Angela Chambers v. HHS - Influenza, immediate pain and subsequent limited motion in her right shoulder (2019)

Angela Chambers filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 26, 2017, alleging that she suffered immediate pain and subsequent limited motion in her right shoulder caused by an adverse reaction to the influenza vaccine she received on October 8, 2014. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused the petitioner's alleged injury, adverse reaction, or any other injury, and further denied that her current disabilities were sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on October 9, 2019, agreeing to settle the issues and award compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Angela Chambers was awarded a lump sum of $100,784.26, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was entered on November 15, 2019. Petitioner was represented by Joseph Alexander Vuckovich of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Lisa Ann Watts of the U.S.

Department of Justice.