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United States Federal Circuit


Figueroa v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 12-5064

Judgment dismissing estate's claim under the Vaccine Act seeking compensation for vaccine related injuries suffered by decedent is reversed and remanded, where: 1) although decedent died of a non-vaccine related cause, decedent's injury claim survived his death; and 2) decedent's widow, the personal representative of his estate, has standing to file a petition.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 05/01/2013
  • Published 05/01/2013

Judges

  • DYK

Court

  • United States Federal Circuit

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