Melanie Hoard v. HHS - HPV, other (2023)

Melanie Hoard filed a petition on behalf of her minor child, R.H., alleging injuries from human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations received on March 7, 2020, and March 13, 2021. Because no decision on the merits had been issued within the statutory timeframe, the petitioner was notified of her option to withdraw the petition or have it remain before the special master.

On October 13, 2023, the petitioner elected to withdraw the petition. The Chief Special Master granted this request, concluding the proceedings but specifying that no judgment on the merits should be entered.

The case was therefore dismissed upon withdrawal.