Stephen Waldorf v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis, or Parsonage Turner Syndrome (2018)

Stephen Waldorf filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered brachial neuritis, also known as Parsonage Turner Syndrome, as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 23, 2015. Mr.

Waldorf stated that the vaccine was given in the United States, that his injuries had residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received any prior award or settlement for this injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccination caused Mr.

Waldorf's alleged brachial neuritis or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on October 4, 2018, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the Court's decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr.

Waldorf was awarded a lump sum of $70,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The award was to be paid by check to Mr.

Waldorf.