Pedro Mora v. HHS - MMRV, immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) (2025)

On July 12, 2024, Pedro Mora filed a petition on behalf of his minor son, F.M.A. The petition alleged that a measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccination administered on September 3, 2021 caused immune thrombocytopenia purpura.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed February 24, 2025, stating that F.M.A. suffered ITP, a Vaccine Table condition, and that no other cause for the illness had been identified. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on April 1, 2025.

The public documents do not state F.M.A.'s exact age at vaccination and do not describe the first signs of ITP, platelet counts, bleeding or bruising history, treatment, hospitalization, or recovery. Damages were resolved by proffer.

On April 22, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $30,000.00 to purchase an annuity and $7,757.75 for past unreimbursable expenses. The annuity was to provide two future lump-sum payments of $22,953.33, payable on January 19, 2035 and February 19, 2035, with the purchase price fixed at $30,000.00.

The total injury compensation awarded was $37,757.75.