Roseanna Johnson v. HHS - Varicella, disseminated varicella vaccine-strain viral disease or varicella vaccine-strain viral reactivation (2020)

Roseanna Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Program on June 23, 2017. She alleged that she suffered disseminated varicella vaccine-strain viral disease or varicella vaccine-strain viral reactivation as a result of receiving varicella vaccinations on August 5, 2016, and October 31, 2016.

The respondent denied that the varicella vaccines caused petitioner's alleged injuries or her current condition. The parties reached a stipulation to settle the issues.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum award of $25,000.00 for pain and suffering, payable to the petitioner. Special Master Thomas L.

Gowen adopted the stipulation and awarded compensation in the amount and on the terms set forth therein. The Clerk of the Court was ordered to enter judgment in accordance with the stipulation.

Andrew D. Downing represented the petitioner, and Sarah C.

Duncan represented the respondent. The decision was issued on September 3, 2020.