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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00125
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00125
Petitioner: Wyatt Bell
Filed: 2018-01-25
Decided: 2024-06-28
Vaccine: MMR
Vaccination date: 2015-02-06
Condition: mumps infection, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (“JIA”), amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (“AMPS”), chronic fatigue syndrome (“CFS”), and depression
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 99500

AI-assisted case summary:
On January 25, 2018, Wyatt Bell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a mumps infection, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and depression as a result of his February 6, 2015 mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccination. Mr. Bell alleged that he experienced the residual effects of his condition for more than six months, that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages, and that his vaccine was administered in the United States. The respondent denied that the MMR vaccine caused Mr. Bell's conditions. However, on June 3, 2024, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Special Master Daniel T. Horner reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr. Bell was awarded a lump sum of $90,000.00, payable to him, and an additional lump sum of $9,500.00, payable jointly to Mr. Bell and HMS Idaho Recovery Unit, to reimburse a Medicaid lien for services rendered to Mr. Bell by the State of Idaho. These amounts represent compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was issued on June 28, 2024. Petitioner was represented by Curtis R. Webb, and respondent was represented by Colleen Clemons Hartley. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of causation.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Wyatt Bell alleged that his February 6, 2015 MMR vaccination caused a mumps infection, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and depression. The respondent denied causation. The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to an award. The Special Master adopted the stipulation. The award included $90,000.00 for damages and $9,500.00 to reimburse a Medicaid lien. The public decision does not specify the theory of causation, any medical experts, or the mechanism by which the vaccine allegedly caused the alleged injuries. The decision date was June 28, 2024. Petitioner's counsel was Curtis R. Webb, and respondent's counsel was Colleen Clemons Hartley. Special Master Daniel T. Horner issued the decision.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_18-vv-00125-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-06-28
Pages: 8
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 6/3/2024) regarding 91 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Special Master Daniel T. Horner. (ksb) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 18-125V
Filed: June 3, 2024
WYATT BELL,
Petitioner,
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Curtis R. Webb, Curtis R. Webb, Monmouth, OR, for petitioner.
Colleen Clemons Hartley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On January 25, 2018, petitioner filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.,2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered a mumps infection, juvenile idiopathic
arthritis (“JIA”), amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (“AMPS”), chronic fatigue
syndrome (“CFS”), and depression as a result of his February 6, 2015 mumps, measles,
rubella (“MMR”) vaccination. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed June 3, 2024, at ¶¶ 2, 4.
Petitioner further alleges that he has experienced the residual effects of his condition for
more than six months, that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action
for damages as a result of his condition, and that his vaccine was administered in the
United States. Petition at 1, 4-5 7; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that the
MMR vaccine caused petitioner to suffer from a mumps infection, JIA, AMPS, CFS,
depression or any other injury or his current condition. ” Stipulation at ¶ 6.
1 Because this document contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be
made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or
at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government
Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic
Government Services). This means the document will be available to anyone with access to the
internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact
medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from
public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for
ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa (2012).

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Nevertheless, on June 3, 2024, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation,
stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation
reasonable and adopt it as the decision of the Court in awarding damages, on the terms
set forth therein.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following
compensation:
• A lump sum of $90,000.00 in the form of a check payable to
petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8.
• A lump sum of $9,500.00 in the form of a check payable jointly to
petitioner and HMS Idaho Recovery Unit at the following address:
HMS Idaho Recovery Unit
P.O. Box 84551
Seattle, WA 84551
Case # 120073
Id. This amount represents reimbursement of a Medicaid lien for services
rendered to petitioner by the State of Idaho. Id. Petitioner agrees to
endorse this check to the HMS Idaho Recovery Unit.
These amounts represent compensation for all items of damages that would be
available under § 15(a). Id.
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the
clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Daniel T. Horner
Daniel T. Horner
Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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