Enye McHugh v. HHS - Varicella, varicella vaccine-strain viral reactivation (2022)

Enye McHugh filed a petition on behalf of her minor child, S.M., alleging that S.M. developed varicella vaccine-strain viral reactivation as a result of the Varicella vaccine he received on August 3, 2018. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that the case was appropriate for compensation under the Vaccine Act, as the claim met the Table criteria for varicella vaccine-strain viral reactivation.

The parties engaged in settlement negotiations, and the respondent proffered an award. The Special Master adopted the proffer, awarding $1,842.65 for past unreimbursable expenses and $40,000.00 to purchase an annuity for future pain and suffering.

The total award was $41,842.65. The decision was issued on January 20, 2022.