Irvin Walser v. HHS - Influenza, Parsonage-Turner syndrome and brachial neuritis (2017)

Irvin Walser filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 14, 2016. He alleged that he suffered an injury to his right shoulder, including Parsonage-Turner syndrome and brachial neuritis, as a result of receiving an influenza ("flu") vaccine and a Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) vaccine on February 4, 2016.

Mr. Walser further alleged that his injury persisted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu and/or Tdap immunizations caused Mr. Walser's alleged injuries or any other injuries.

Despite the denial, on March 28, 2017, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that compensation should be awarded. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

The parties stipulated that Mr. Walser would receive a lump sum of $75,000.00, payable to him, as compensation for all items of damages.

The Chief Special Master approved this amount and directed that judgment be entered accordingly. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Nancy Routh Meyers represented the petitioner, and Daniel Anthony Principato represented the respondent. The decision was issued on November 17, 2017.