Janice Elliott v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2016)

On October 28, 2015, Janice Elliott filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury caused by her influenza vaccination on December 1, 2014. Ms.

Elliott claimed her injury persisted for more than six months and that she had received no prior compensation. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury.

Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation on August 16, 2016. The court, through Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey, reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable.

The decision adopted the stipulation, awarding Janice Elliott $105,000.00 as compensation for all damages. This lump sum was to be paid via check to the petitioner.

The decision date was August 17, 2016. Petitioner's counsel was Paul R.

Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent's counsel was Traci R. Patton of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, or treatments received by Ms.

Elliott.