Korey Floyd v. HHS - Influenza, neurological demyelinating injury (2017)

Korey Floyd filed a petition for compensation on August 8, 2013, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on October 18, 2012, caused him to suffer a neurological demyelinating injury with residual effects lasting more than six months. The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused the alleged injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation, which the Special Master adopted.

The stipulation awarded Korey Floyd a total of $530,828.51. This amount included $262,744.51 for first-year life care expenses, combined lost earnings, and past unreimbursable expenses.

Additionally, $121,053.50 was awarded to reimburse a lien from the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance, and $147,030.61 was awarded to reimburse a lien from the West Virginia DHHR/HMS Tort Recovery. The award also included an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract.

The clerk was directed to enter judgment according to this decision and stipulation.