S.B. v. HHS - severe neurological injury, including ongoing seizures (2026)

Anubhav Bhatia and Khushbu Thakkar, on behalf of their minor child S.B., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 15, 2026. They allege that S.B. suffered a severe neurological injury, including ongoing seizures, after receiving several vaccines on March 9, May 11, May 17, and May 24, 2023.

The resolution of the matter is still pending. The petitioners filed a motion for an interim award of attorney's fees and costs totaling $19,674.92, due to the withdrawal of their prior counsel.

The respondent deferred to the court's discretion regarding the award. The Chief Special Master granted the motion, awarding the full requested amount for fees and costs, finding an interim award appropriate due to the counsel withdrawal and no identified reasonable basis issues at this stage.

The decision was issued on February 17, 2026.