Laura Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2019)

Laura Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries caused by an influenza vaccination she received on November 7, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On September 23, 2019, Ms. Johnson moved for a decision dismissing her petition, acknowledging that insufficient evidence existed to demonstrate entitlement to compensation.

She stated that a review of her medical records and billing statements showed she could not prove entitlement. The court noted that to receive compensation, a petitioner must prove either a Table Injury or that the injury was actually caused by a covered vaccine.

The record did not disclose evidence of a Table Injury, nor did it contain a medical expert's opinion or other persuasive evidence indicating the injury was vaccine-caused. Consequently, the court denied Ms.

Johnson's claim for compensation and dismissed the case for insufficient proof.