Catherine S. Jansen-Larson v. HHS - Influenza, rotator cuff syndrome of the left shoulder and associated carpal tunnel (2017)

Catherine S. Jansen-Larson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 17, 2016, alleging that she suffered from rotator cuff syndrome of the left shoulder and associated carpal tunnel as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 30, 2014.

She asserted that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that no prior award or settlement had been made for her condition. Respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused her alleged injuries or current condition.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on November 17, 2016, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the Court's decision.

Catherine S. Jansen-Larson was awarded a lump sum of $65,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.