Kathleen Killea v. HHS - Influenza, unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, balance issues, and numbness on the right side of her face (2016)

Kathleen Killea filed a petition on August 17, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that on November 11, 2014, she received an influenza vaccine and subsequently developed unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, balance issues, and numbness on the right side of her face.

Ms. Killea also claimed that these residual effects persisted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injuries. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation, while maintaining their respective positions on causation.

The stipulation was deemed reasonable by the Special Master. As a result, the court awarded Ms.

Killea a lump sum of $22,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Act. This award was made to satisfy the terms of the stipulation.