Lucy Moore v. HHS - Influenza, complex regional pain syndrome (2020)

Lucy Moore filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 3, 2018. She alleged that she suffered from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) caused by a trivalent influenza (flu) vaccination administered on November 30, 2015.

Ms. Moore stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for her injuries.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Moore's alleged injury or her current condition.

Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on July 29, 2020, agreeing to an award of compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision awarding damages. Ms.

Moore was awarded a lump sum of $170,000.00, payable by check to the Petitioner, as compensation for all items of damages. The decision was filed on September 2, 2020.

The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific clinical details, or any medical experts consulted.