Vaccine Injury Claim Pathways

You are well-positioned to move forward on three major fronts if your lumbar puncture or additional testing confirms transverse myelitis or MS, and Dr Malik is willing to note that this is likely caused by the Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine. Here's how to prepare and structure each path of redress:

1. Government Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS – UK)

What You Need:

• A confirmed diagnosis of a severe disability (60% or greater) due to vaccination.
• A consultant neurologist's report stating that your condition was “caused by” or “likely caused by” the Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine.
• Supporting records such as MRI, spinal signal changes, symptom logs, and clinical timeline.

How to Claim:

• Apply online: GOV.UK Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
• Alternatively, contact NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).

2. Civil Compensation Claim – AstraZeneca (Product Liability)

Legal Angle:

• Claim based on the vaccine being defective or inadequately labelled with risk information.
• The burden of proof is lower than in VDPS, especially in group or class actions.
• Dr Malik’s statement like “This presentation is consistent with post-vaccine neuroinflammatory syndrome” strengthens the claim.

How to Proceed:

• Contact firms experienced in pharmaceutical or vaccine injury (e.g., Leigh Day, Pogust Goodhead).
• Consider joining a class action related to AstraZeneca vaccine harms.

3. Medical Negligence – Previous GP

Basis of Negligence:

• You raised early concerns (e.g., Guillain-Barré syndrome) and were dismissed or talked down to.
• If earlier action might have changed the outcome, there is a case for delayed diagnosis and breach of duty.

Evidence to Present:

• Timeline of symptoms and what was said or ignored by the GP.
• Contrast with confirmed diagnosis and delays in MRI or specialist referral.

How to Proceed:

• Document everything, including dates and exact quotes.
• Seek a solicitor who specializes in medical negligence.

Supporting Documentation You Already Have

• MRI showing cerebellar infarct and cervical spine changes.
• Documented left-sided neurological symptoms.
• Indexed medical journal and timeline.
• Emails and letters to and from Dr Malik.
• Batch numbers and vaccine history in your clinical notes.

What To Ask Dr Malik

At your next appointment, ask whether he would be willing to document a statement such as:

“It is my clinical opinion that Mr Saint’s current neurological condition, including [diagnosis], is consistent with an immune-mediated inflammatory process likely triggered by the Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccination, based on temporal correlation and absence of other clear causes.”

This will support your claim across VDPS, legal action, and any clinical investigations into previous GP conduct.