Muamera Hasanovic v. HHS - Tdap, anaphylaxis and vasovagal syncope, with sequela of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), anxiety, and depression (2024)

On September 9, 2021, Muamera Hasanovic filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that a Tdap vaccination received on July 30, 2020, caused her to suffer from anaphylaxis and vasovagal syncope, with subsequent sequelae of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), anxiety, and depression.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused these alleged injuries, denying that petitioner sustained anaphylaxis and/or vasovagal syncope, with sequela of SVT, anxiety, and depression, and denying that the Tdap vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injuries or any other injury, and denying that petitioner's current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case.

Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as her decision.

As a result, Muamera Hasanovic was awarded a lump sum of $9,500.00, payable by check to the petitioner, for all damages available under the program. The decision was entered on July 2, 2024.

Petitioner was represented by Jessica Wallace of Siri & Glimstad, LLP, and respondent was represented by Bridget Corridon of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The public decision is not to be published but will be posted on the Court of Federal Claims' website.