Alicia Lusk v. HHS - Influenza, complex regional pain syndrome (2016)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Alicia Lusk filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 13, 2015, alleging that she suffered left arm pain caused by her influenza vaccination on November 1, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent conceded entitlement to compensation for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), stating that the injury was more likely than not caused by the flu vaccination. Respondent also confirmed that the claim was timely filed, the vaccine was on the Vaccine Injury Table, administered in the United States, and the injury effects lasted more than six months.
The ruling on entitlement was issued on January 28, 2016. Subsequently, on September 20, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $157,000.00, which petitioner agreed to.
The decision awarding damages was issued on December 1, 2016, granting petitioner a lump sum payment of $157,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.