John Barczuk v. HHS - Influenza, Parsonage Turner Syndrome (2018)

John Barczuk filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 27, 2016. He alleged that he suffered Parsonage Turner Syndrome (PTS) caused by his January 16, 2013 influenza vaccination.

Mr. Barczuk further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months and confirmed that there had been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of his condition.

The respondent denied that the influenza vaccine caused the petitioner's alleged PTS or any other injury or his current condition. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation on November 15, 2017.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr.

Barczuk was awarded $10,000.00 as a lump sum, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was issued on February 28, 2018.

Petitioner was represented by Diana Lynn Stadelnikas of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Robert Paul Coleman, III, of the U.S. Department of Justice.