VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01890 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01890 Petitioner: Luis Vega Batista Filed: 2023-10-26 Decided: 2026-03-10 Vaccine: measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) Vaccination date: 2020-10-30 Condition: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Outcome: entitlement_granted_pending_damages Award amount USD: AI-assisted case summary: On October 26, 2023, Luis Vega Batista filed a petition alleging that a measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine administered on October 30, 2020 caused idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on March 6, 2026 agreeing that the claim was appropriate for compensation as a Table ITP injury. Respondent agreed that Mr. Vega Batista's ITP began within the Table timeframe of 7 to 42 days after MMR vaccination, that he demonstrated clinical manifestations of ITP, that his serum platelet count was less than 50,000, and that there was no applicable exclusion. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth, through Special Master Young's captioned ruling, granted entitlement on March 10, 2026. The decision resolved entitlement only. Damages had not yet been awarded in the public record reviewed for this update. Theory of causation field: MMR vaccine on October 30, 2020, causing Table ITP; ENTITLEMENT GRANTED/PENDING DAMAGES. Respondent conceded onset within the 7-42 day Table window, clinical manifestations of ITP, platelet count under 50,000, and no exclusion. No award yet in reviewed record. Special Master Young, petition filed October 26, 2023; entitlement ruling March 10, 2026. Attorney: Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills CA. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01890-0 Date issued/filed: 2026-04-07 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 3/10/2026) regarding 33 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Special Master Herbrina D S Young. (gf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01890-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/07/26 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS Filed: March 10, 2026 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LUIS VEGA BATISTA, * * Petitioner, * No. 23-1890V * v. * Special Master Young * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 26, 2023, Luis Vega Batista (“Petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (“the Program”).2 Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner alleged that he suffered from idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (“ITP”) as a result of the measles, mumps, and rubella (“MMR”) vaccine he received on October 30, 2020. Id. On March 6, 2026, Respondent filed a report pursuant to Vaccine Rule 4(c) stating that Petitioner’s claim was appropriate for compensation. Resp’t’s Rep. at 1, ECF No. 32. Specifically, Respondent agrees with Petitioner’s claim that he suffered the Table injury ITP following an MMR vaccine. Id. at 9. Specifically, Respondent states that the evidence in this case demonstrates that “Petitioner’s ITP began within the Table timeframe of 7-42 days, he demonstrated the presence of clinical manifestations of ITP, his serum platelet count was less than 50,000, and there is no 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims’ website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755 (“the Vaccine Act” or “Act”). Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:23-vv-01890-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/07/26 Page 2 of 2 evidence of a factor of an exclusionary condition or factor unrelated.” Id. (citing 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(c)(8)). A special master may determine whether petitioners are entitled to compensation based upon the record. A hearing is not required. §300aa-13; Vaccine Rule 8(d). In light of Respondent’s concession and a review of the record, I find that Petitioners are entitled to compensation. This matter shall now proceed to the damages phase. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Herbrina D. S. Young Herbrina D. S. Young Special Master ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01890-cl-extra-11306716 Date issued/filed: 2026-04-07 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10839372 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS Filed: March 10, 2026 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LUIS VEGA BATISTA, * * Petitioner, * No. 23-1890V * v. * Special Master Young * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On October 26, 2023, Luis Vega Batista (“Petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (“the Program”). 2 Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner alleged that he suffered from idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (“ITP”) as a result of the measles, mumps, and rubella (“MMR”) vaccine he received on October 30, 2020. Id. On March 6, 2026, Respondent filed a report pursuant to Vaccine Rule 4(c) stating that Petitioner’s claim was appropriate for compensation. Resp’t’s Rep. at 1, ECF No. 32. Specifically, Respondent agrees with Petitioner’s claim that he suffered the Table injury ITP following an MMR vaccine. Id. at 9. Specifically, Respondent states that the evidence in this case demonstrates that “Petitioner’s ITP began within the Table timeframe of 7-42 days, he demonstrated the presence of clinical manifestations of ITP, his serum platelet count was less than 50,000, and there is no 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims’ website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755 (“the Vaccine Act” or “Act”). Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). evidence of a factor of an exclusionary condition or factor unrelated.” Id. (citing 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(c)(8)). A special master may determine whether petitioners are entitled to compensation based upon the record. A hearing is not required. §300aa-13; Vaccine Rule 8(d). In light of Respondent’s concession and a review of the record, I find that Petitioners are entitled to compensation. This matter shall now proceed to the damages phase. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Herbrina D. S. Young Herbrina D. S. Young Special Master