Michael A. Halcrow v. HHS - Influenza, exacerbation of his pre-existing multiple sclerosis (2020)

Michael A. Halcrow filed a petition on February 11, 2016, alleging that he suffered an exacerbation of his pre-existing multiple sclerosis (MS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 15, 2014.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the petitioner sustained a significant aggravation of his MS or that the flu vaccine caused his alleged MS exacerbation or any other injury. The parties reached a settlement agreement, and on June 3, 2020, they filed a joint stipulation.

As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to pay Mr. Halcrow a lump sum of $10,000.00, payable to Michael Halcrow, as compensation for all damages.

Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded the compensation. The decision was issued on June 29, 2020.

The public decision does not describe the petitioner's counsel, respondent's counsel, the specific clinical story, or any expert testimony.