Bonita Reeves v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2019)

Bonita Reeves filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 29, 2015. She alleged that she suffered transverse myelitis, which was either caused or significantly aggravated by her receipt of an influenza vaccine on September 24, 2014.

Ms. Reeves further alleged that she experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months.

The respondent denied that the vaccine caused or aggravated her alleged transverse myelitis. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages on June 25, 2019.

Special Master Daniel T. Horner reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Bonita Reeves was awarded compensation consisting of an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract and a lump sum of $175,593.00, representing all remaining compensation for damages available under the program. The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.

Clifford John Shoemaker represented the petitioner, and Ryan Daniel Pyles represented the respondent.