Lisa Kreisle v. HHS - Influenza, skin infection with scaring [sic] and tissue loss leading to disfigurement and numbness and tingling in her left arm and fingers (2016)

Lisa Kreisle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that her September 22, 2014 influenza vaccination caused a skin infection with scarring, tissue loss, disfigurement, and numbness and tingling in her left arm and fingers. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that compensation was appropriate for a 5-7mm cosmetic defect and subcutaneous tissue loss caused by the flu vaccine, and that no other causes were identified. The respondent also agreed that petitioner suffered the sequelae of her injury for more than six months and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 22, 2016, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 25, 2016, respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $50,000.00 for actual and projected pain and suffering, which petitioner accepted.

A decision awarding damages was issued on May 27, 2016, granting petitioner a lump sum payment of $50,000.00.