Daniel Monahan v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2019)

Daniel Monahan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 5, 2017, alleging that he suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 3, 2015. He alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, he suffered residual effects for more than six months, and there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury or any other injury. Nevertheless, on November 27, 2018, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Daniel Monahan was awarded a lump sum of $120,000.00 in compensation for all items of damages.