Dennis D. Nelson v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2017)

Dennis D. Nelson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 19, 2017, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 27, 2012, caused him to develop brachial neuritis.

He further alleged that he suffered residual effects from this injury for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Nelson's brachial neuritis or any other injury. Despite this denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for damages, which was filed on January 19, 2017.

The Special Master found the stipulation to be reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. The stipulation awarded Mr.

Nelson a lump sum of $300,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. The parties also agreed to waive their right to seek review, allowing for expedited judgment.