Dennis Ericson v. HHS - MMR, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (2022)

Dennis Ericson filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging that a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine received in the mid to late 1980s, influenza vaccines received almost every year during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, or tetanus boosters received every ten years caused him to develop chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). The court found that the information in the record did not support entitlement to an award.

Mr. Ericson himself requested that his case be dismissed.

To receive compensation, a petitioner must prove either a "Table Injury" or that the injury was actually caused by a vaccine, supported by medical records or a physician's opinion. The court noted that Mr.

Ericson had not provided sufficient medical records or a supporting medical opinion. Furthermore, the petition was not timely filed, as Mr.

Ericson stated he had not received any vaccines in the three years prior to his CIDP diagnosis in July 2018, and estimated his last vaccination was in 2015. The court found no evidence of a "Table Injury" and insufficient evidence that his alleged injury was vaccine-caused.

Therefore, the case was dismissed for insufficient proof and failure to file within the statutory timeframe.