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The public decision does not describe the specific theory of causation, medical experts, onset, symptoms, tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury. The Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding a lump sum of $125,000.00 for all damages. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued the decision on April 16, 2024. Petitioner's counsel was Ronald Craig Homer, and Respondent's counsel was Mallori Browne Openchowski.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2021-08-18","case_summary":"Nadine Robbins filed a petition on August 18, 2021, alleging that she suffered optic neuritis as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 26, 2018. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged optic neuritis or any other injury, and further denied that her current disabilities are a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties reached a stipulation recommending an award of compensation to Petitioner. The parties agreed that Nadine Robbins would receive a lump sum of $125,000.00 as compensation for all damages. Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court, awarding the compensation as recommended. Judgment was entered in accordance with the terms of the stipulation. Petitioner was represented by Ronald Craig Homer of Conway, Homer, P.C., and Respondent was represented by Mallori Browne Openchowski of the U.S. Department of Justice. 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