Janis F. Falkoff v. HHS - Hepatitis B, lichen planus (2023)

On November 27, 2018, Janis F. Falkoff, formerly known as Janis F.

Holsman, filed a petition alleging she suffered from lichen planus as a result of hepatitis B vaccines received on November 28, 2017, January 3, 2018, and April 11, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged injuries or any other injury, and denied that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties reached a stipulation recommending an award of compensation, which was filed on January 30, 2023. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $60,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. The decision was entered on January 31, 2023.

Petitioner was represented by Richard H. Moeller of Moore Corbett, and Respondent was represented by Madelyn Weeks of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or any medical experts consulted.