Emma Hendrickson v. HHS - HPV, small fiber neuropathy, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, gastroparesis, constipation, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (2020)

Emma Hendrickson, through her mother Jeanne Hendrickson, filed a petition alleging that she suffered from small fiber neuropathy, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, gastroparesis, constipation, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine she received on August 27, 2014. Extensive medical records were filed, and Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report stating compensation was not appropriate.

Petitioner filed an expert report, and Respondent filed two expert reports. After a status conference, the Special Master indicated a belief that Petitioner's pain was aggravated by an injury in gym class, not the vaccination.

Petitioner subsequently filed a motion to dismiss her petition, indicating a desire for judgment to enter to preserve her right to pursue a civil action. The Special Master granted the motion and dismissed the petition.