Gabriela Broughal v. HHS - Influenza, optic neuritis and a set of non-specific symptoms, including pain, weakness, paresthesias, visual problems, and other physical deficits (2020)

On October 11, 2016, Gabriela Broughal filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Ms.

Broughal alleged that she developed optic neuritis and a set of non-specific symptoms, including pain, weakness, paresthesias, visual problems, and other physical deficits, after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 9, 2013. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged optic neuritis or any other injury or her current condition.

The parties reached a settlement, and on November 4, 2020, they filed a joint stipulation. As part of the settlement, the respondent agreed to pay Ms.

Broughal a lump sum of $32,375.00, payable to Gabriela Broughal, as compensation for all available damages. Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and awarded the compensation.

The public decision does not describe the specific type of influenza vaccine administered, the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. The attorneys involved were Alison Haskins, Esq., for the petitioner, and Dhairya Jani, Esq., for the respondent.