Small fiber neuropathy — VICP cases

This page indexes every case in the VICP Registry categorized as Small fiber neuropathy. There are 37 such cases.

What the record shows: The VICP has decided 37 cases categorized as Small fiber neuropathy since 2015. 16 (43%) ended in compensation, with a median award of $58,696. The median time from petition filing to decision was 55.1 months. The vaccine most frequently named in these petitions was influenza. Figures are computed from the published court decisions indexed on this page; every case links to its original source document. Compensation reflects the court's application of the program's legal standards to an individual claim — it is not a medical or scientific finding about vaccines generally.

FiledFinal judgementPetitionerAttorneyFirm Age at VaccinationVaccineCondition OutcomeSpecial MasterAward
2014-01-242016-05-19Meghan HeplerCarol L. GallagherCarol L. Gallagher, Esquire, LLCHepatitis Bbilateral extremity numbness, balance problems, small fiber compensatedBrian H. Corcoran$102,501
2014-03-242022-11-30Paul DrobbinMartin Jeffrey RubensteinMartin Rubenstein72.0yinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathycompensatedHerbrina Sanders Young$2,102,629
2014-04-112016-03-11Sarah DearingDanielle Anne StraitMaglio Christopher and Toale, PAinfluenzaparesthesias, small fiber neuropathy, neuropathycompensatedBrian H. Corcoran$135,000
2014-08-122020-01-08Regina ToddAmber WilsonMaglio, Christopher & Tolle, P.C.influenzanon-length dependent small fiber neuropathydeniedBrian H. Corcoran
2014-08-152022-08-31J.D.Renee J. GentryVaccine Injury Clinic, George Washington Univ. Law School29.8yinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathydeniedHerbrina Sanders Young
2014-08-192024-02-13E.M.Scott B. TaylorUrban & Taylor, S.C.24.0yinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathycompensatedHerbrina Sanders Young$245,126
2014-11-132017-01-04Kathi AhoAndrew D. DowningVan Cott & Talamanteinfluenzapain, numbness, tingling, a nerve injury, and a small fiber compensatedChristian J. Moran$50,000
2015-06-192016-07-06Jennifer SchaeferDarren Keith Shortinfluenzaabdominal pain, chronic pain, vomiting, left rib pain, neck dismissedLaura D. Millman
2015-10-232018-12-21Jessica JonesClifford J. ShoemakerShoemaker, Gentry & Knickelbein19.0yTDaPsmall fiber neuropathydeniedHerbrina Sanders Young
2015-11-022015-11-18Melissa WalterDiana S. SedarMctlawinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathycompensatedLaura D. Millman$25,000
2015-11-052022-05-02Andrew FantiniLeah VaSahnja DurantLaw Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC44.0yinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathy and tinnitusdeniedBrian H. Corcoran
2015-12-022022-04-04Stephanie DiMasiHoward S. GoldGold Law Firm, LLCinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathy and postural orthostatic tachycardia deniedChristian J. Moran
2015-12-082023-05-11Bettina McGillRenee J. GentryGeorge Washington University Law Schoolpneumococcal conjugatesmall fiber neuropathydismissedDaniel T. Horner
2016-07-282023-06-30Richard SchusslerMaximillian J. MullerMuller Brazil, LLP70.0yinfluenzapolyneuropathy or small fiber neuropathy (SFN)deniedHerbrina Sanders Young
2016-12-092024-12-30Matthew J. JohnsonRichard GageRichard Gage, P.C.37.0yhepatitis A/Bsmall fiber neuropathyentitlement_granted_pending_damagesThomas L. Gowen
2017-02-162019-10-18Eric LaPierreLauren FagaConway Homer, P.C.35.0yTdapunspecified peripheral neuropathy/polyneuropathy (most likeldeniedBrian H. Corcoran
2017-03-012017-03-21Judith SemanisinAndrew D. DowningVan Cott & Talamante, PLLCinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathycompensated$40,000
2017-07-172023-12-18Jason QuirinoAndrew Donald DowningDowning, Allison & JorgensonHepatitis Bisolated small fiber neuropathyentitlement_granted_pending_damagesDaniel T. Horner
2017-09-282024-05-21Jodi FiskeAndrew Donald DowningDowning, Allison & Jorgenson36.0yinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathycompensatedKatherine E. Oler$98,589
2018-01-222020-06-30Marissa Nicole ComoJoseph PepperConway, Homer, P.C.20.0ymeningococcal Bsmall fiber neuropathy and related sequelaeentitlement_granted_pending_damagesThomas L. Gowen
2018-06-112025-06-23Ashley T. HunsuckerNancy Routh MyersTurning Point Litigation39.0yinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathyentitlement_granted_pending_damagesHerbrina Sanders Young
2018-08-172023-10-06KURT SONNENBURGMark T. SadakaSadaka Associates LLCflusmall fiber neuropathycompensated$43,695
2018-09-172023-10-20Richard BrantleyEdward KrausKraus Law Group, LLC42.0yinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathydeniedChristian J. Moran
2018-10-092021-09-13Linda WirtshafterHoward D. MishkindMishkind Law Firm Co., L.P.A.influenzasmall fiber neuropathydismissedChristian J. Moran
2019-02-152022-11-03Korin Drillingnot in recordinfluenzasmall-fiber neuropathyunclear
2019-08-022025-04-22Natacha JacquesRobert KrakowLaw Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C.41.0yhepatitis Bsmall fiber neuropathydeniedChristian J. Moran
2019-10-312024-11-05Jennifer KohlmeyerMark SadakaLaw Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLCinfluenzaparesthesia, myalgias, carpal tunnel syndrome, and small fibcompensated$59,893
2019-11-212023-08-10Randy YiAndrew D. DowningDowning, Allison & JorgensonTdapsmall fiber neuropathycompensatedThomas L. Gowen$30,000
2020-04-282022-09-29O.Q.Howard Scott GoldGold Law Firminfluenzaserum sickness like reaction and small fiber neuropathycompensatedChristian J. Moran$57,500
2020-06-292025-07-30Niberley WaltonMark Theodore SadakaLaw Offices of Sadaka Associates, LLCtetanus, diphtheria, and acellsmall fiber neuropathy and fibromyalgiadismissedChristian J. Moran
2020-07-132026-02-10Jan KelseyDavid P. MurphyDavid P. Murphy & Associates, P.C.45.0yinfluenzamixed fiber sensory neuropathy / small fiber neuropathydeniedChristian J. Moran
2020-08-252024-10-16Kristen CoonsAndrew Donald DowningDowning, Allison & Jorgenson36.0yTdsmall fiber neuropathycompensatedNora Beth Dorsey$144,627
2021-07-202025-09-17Madison JugondeathSean F. GreenwoodThe Greenwood Law Firmvaricellasmall fiber neuropathycompensated$53,767
2021-09-012024-03-05Timothy RodriguesMichael G. McLarenBlack McLaren, et al., P.C.Tdapbullous pemphigoid and/or small fiber neuropathy and/or othecompensatedDaniel T. Horner$150,000
2021-10-182024-01-02Jerilyn GreenhawBradley S. FreedbergBradley S. Freedberg, P.C.41.0yinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathydeniedChristian J. Moran
2022-09-302023-11-17Dianne FitzgibbonsElaine W. SharpWhitfield, Sharp & Sharpinfluenzasmall fiber neuropathydismissedBrian H. Corcoran
2025-09-302025-09-30Marta PikeAlison HaskinsSiri & Glimstad LLPinfluenzaperipheral neuropathy/small fiber neuropathycompensated$22,092