Susan Beeson v. HHS - Influenza, Bickerstaff’s Brainstem Encephalitis (2019)

Susan Beeson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 13, 2017. Ms.

Beeson alleged that she developed Bickerstaff’s Brainstem Encephalitis as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on or about November 10, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Ms.

Beeson's medical problems. However, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on September 4, 2019.

Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Ms. Beeson a lump sum payment of $150,000.00, representing compensation for all elements of compensation to which she is entitled under the Vaccine Act.

Petitioner was represented by John Robert Howie, Jr. of Howie Law, PC, and Respondent was represented by Camille Michelle Collett of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The decision was issued on September 5, 2019.