Glendon G. Dockery v. HHS - Hepatitis A, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) (2021)

Glendon G. Dockery filed a petition for vaccine compensation on August 12, 2019, alleging that hepatitis A and B vaccinations caused him to develop Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).

The petitioner requested a dismissal decision on January 13, 2021. To receive compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, a petitioner must prove either that they suffered a "Table Injury" corresponding to their vaccination or that the injury was actually caused by a vaccine.

The record in this case did not contain evidence that Mr. Dockery suffered a "Table Injury." Furthermore, the record lacked persuasive evidence indicating that his alleged GBS was vaccine-caused or vaccine-related.

The petition was not supported by medical records or the opinion of a competent physician. Consequently, Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth dismissed the case for insufficient proof on January 13, 2021.

The public decision was issued on January 14, 2021, and posted on February 8, 2021. Richard Moeller, Esq., represented the petitioner, and Laurie Wiesner, Esq., represented the respondent.