Michael Anderson v. HHS - Influenza, peripheral neuropathy (2014)

Michael Anderson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 17, 2013. Mr.

Anderson alleged that he suffered peripheral neuropathy caused by the influenza vaccine he received on December 8, 2011, and that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Anderson's neuropathy or any other injury. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement.

The terms of the settlement stipulated that the respondent would pay Mr. Anderson a lump sum of $115,000.00, payable to Michael Anderson, as compensation for all damages available under the program.

Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded the compensation.

The decision on the joint stipulation was issued on August 7, 2014. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Ronald C. Homer, Esq., represented the petitioner, and Ryan Pyles, Esq., represented the respondent.