Joyce Winterfeld v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis and/or a shoulder injury (2017)

Joyce Winterfeld filed a petition on August 26, 2015, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered from brachial neuritis and/or a shoulder injury as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 16, 2014.

Ms. Winterfeld further alleged that she experienced residual effects from this condition for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her condition. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on December 7, 2017.

Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Joyce Winterfeld a lump sum of $45,000.00 as compensation for all damages. Paul R.

Brazil represented the petitioner, and Debra F. Begley represented the respondent.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.