Heidi Theis v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury, chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) (2021)

Heidi Theis filed a petition on June 19, 2017, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on October 24, 2014, caused a left shoulder injury, later diagnosed as chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Ms.

Theis further alleged that the residual effects of this injury lasted for more than six months and that there had been no prior award or settlement for damages related to her condition. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms.

Theis's left shoulder injury, CRPS, or any other injury. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation for compensation.

Special Master Christian J. Moran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court.

The stipulation awarded Ms. Theis a lump sum payment of $203,005.20, payable by check to the petitioner.

This amount was intended to compensate for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The decision was filed on July 20, 2021.

Amber D. Wilson represented the petitioner, and Lynn C.

Schlie represented the respondent. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.