Reed v. Secretary of Health & Human Services

OPINION

BRUGGINK, Judge.

This is an action brought pursuant to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Act of 1986 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-l to — 34 (2000). The petition was brought by Lori Reed on behalf of Ryan Reed (“Ryan”), a minor. Special Master Edwards dismissed the petition on grounds that the action was brought beyond the limitations period. The matter is before the court for review of the Special Master’s decision dismissing Ryan’s petition.

Petitioner objects to the Special Master’s decision on the following grounds: the Special Master’s decision amounted to…