Amarah Elzabad v. HHS - MMR, cellulitis and subsequent scarring in her right deltoid (2023)

Amarah Elzabad filed a petition on August 27, 2021, alleging that she suffered cellulitis and subsequent scarring in her right deltoid after receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination on September 9, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records and acknowledged that Ms.

Elzabad's claim was compensable under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. The respondent conceded that the evidence showed Ms.

Elzabad suffered cellulitis and scarring as a result of the MMR vaccine, with onset occurring within the appropriate timeframe. Based on this concession, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Elzabad entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 15, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of compensation.

The court reviewed the proffer and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision awarding damages. The award included a lump sum of $100,072.08 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, and an additional $1,719.51 to satisfy the State of Michigan Medicaid lien, for a total award of $101,791.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was granted, leading to a compensated outcome.