Alyce Schwenn v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2017)

Alyce Schwenn filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she developed transverse myelitis as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 16, 2013. The petition was filed on October 8, 2015.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged transverse myelitis and residual effects. However, the parties reached a stipulation for an award of compensation.

The stipulation stated that petitioner would receive a lump sum of $315,000.00 and an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract. This compensation was for all damages available under the Act.

The decision adopted the stipulation as the Court's decision, awarding compensation to Ms. Schwenn.

The case was resolved via stipulation, with the parties agreeing to settle the issues between them. The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, and the case proceeded as a Table claim.

The decision date was March 14, 2017.