DECISION1

MINDY MICHAELS ROTH, Special Master.

On October 1, 2014, petitioner filed a petition for Vaccine Compensation in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ("the Program"),2 alleging that an influenza ("flu") vaccine caused her to develop polymyalgia rheumatica ("PMR"). The information in the record, however, does not show entitlement to an award under the Program. On April 11, 2019, petitioner filed a Motion for Dismissal Decision requesting that her case be dismissed. Motion, ECF No. 77.

To receive compensation under the Program, petitioner must prove either 1) that she suffered a "Table Injury" — i.e., an injury falling within the Vaccine Injury Table — corresponding to her vaccination, or 2) that she suffered an injury that was actually caused by a vaccine. See §§ 13(a)(1)(A) and 11(c)(1). An examination of the record did not uncover any evidence that petitioner suffered a "Table Injury." Further, the record does not contain persuasive evidence indicating that petitioner's alleged injury was vaccine-caused or in any way vaccine-related.

Under the Act, petitioner may not be given a Program award based solely on the petitioner's claims alone. Rather, the petition must be supported by either medical records or by the opinion of a competent physician. § 13(a)(1). In this case, because there are insufficient medical records supporting petitioner's claim, a medical opinion must be offered in support. Because there was an onset issue in this case determined by fact hearing, and though petitioner offered a medical opinion, that medical opinion was insufficient to support a finding of entitlement due to lack of temporal relationship.

Accordingly, it is clear from the record in this case that petitioner has failed to demonstrate either that she suffered a "Table Injury" or that her injuries were "actually caused" by a vaccination. Thus, this case is dismissed for insufficient proof. The Clerk shall enter judgment accordingly.

IT IS SO ORDERED.