Jason Blumenstock v. HHS - Influenza, Bell's Palsy (2014)

Jason Blumenstock filed a petition on September 24, 2013, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on October 3, 2012, caused him to develop Bell's Palsy. He further claimed that he suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused the injury but agreed to a stipulation for compensation.

The parties stipulated to an award of $75,000.00 for all damages and $11,745.08 for attorneys' fees and costs. The Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision of the Court, directing entry of judgment in accordance with the stipulation.