Mandy Ward v. HHS - Influenza, right frozen shoulder, neuropathy, and rheumatoid arthritis (2016)

Mandy Ward filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 14, 2014, caused her to develop a right frozen shoulder, neuropathy, and rheumatoid arthritis. She also claimed to have experienced residual effects from these injuries for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccination caused these conditions or any other injury, and denied that her current disabilities were sequelae of vaccine-related injuries. Despite these denials, the parties reached a stipulation for compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mandy Ward a lump sum payment of $75,000.00. This amount was intended to compensate for all damages available under the program.

The decision was issued on December 14, 2016, following the petition filed on October 31, 2016.