Christopher Hill v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2018)

Christopher Hill filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered left shoulder injuries due to an influenza vaccination he received on October 8, 2015. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that the influenza vaccine caused his shoulder injury or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on October 5, 2018, agreeing 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, Christopher Hill was awarded a lump sum of $37,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The award was made in the form of a check payable to the petitioner.