Kristen Iniguez v. HHS - Tdap, significant aggravation of her pre-existing alopecia areata (2022)

On October 4, 2018, Kristen Iniguez filed a petition on behalf of her minor child, K.J.I., seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that K.J.I. received a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on May 8, 2017, and subsequently suffered a significant aggravation of her pre-existing alopecia areata, with residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent denied that the Tdap vaccine caused K.J.I.'s condition or any other injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on July 25, 2022.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the file and approved the stipulation, adopting it as his decision.

The stipulation awarded K.J.I. a lump sum of $10,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner as guardian/conservator of K.J.I.'s estate, as compensation for all damages. The decision noted that the parties could object to the inclusion of certain confidential information for redaction.

Judgment was to be entered unless a motion for review was filed.