Robert Rhodes v. HHS - Influenza, Transverse Myelitis (2019)

Robert Rhodes filed a petition on May 20, 2016, alleging that he developed Transverse Myelitis (TM) as a result of receiving an influenza (flu) vaccination on November 13, 2014. The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccination caused Mr. Rhodes's TM or any other injury.

Despite this denial, the parties reached a stipulation to settle the case and award compensation. The stipulation stated that a decision should be entered awarding compensation to Mr.

Rhodes. The parties agreed that the issues between them would be settled and that a decision awarding compensation should be entered according to the terms of their joint stipulation.

The stipulation awarded Mr. Rhodes a lump sum of $20,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the law.

The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court, ordering judgment to be entered in accordance with the stipulation. Both parties waived their right to seek review.