Suzanne Schaffer v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2020)

Suzanne Schaffer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on September 30, 2014, caused her to develop transverse myelitis (TM). She further alleged that she experienced residual effects from the injury for more than six months.

The parties filed a stipulation for an award, agreeing that compensation should be entered. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's TM or any other injury.

However, they agreed to the stipulation, which the Court found reasonable. The stipulation awarded Suzanne Schaffer a lump sum of $307,214.74, which covered first-year life care expenses, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses.

An additional amount was to be paid to purchase an annuity contract. The decision was entered on January 24, 2020, with judgment to be entered in accordance with the stipulation.