Vicki Parker v. HHS - Influenza, neuromyelitis optica (2021)

On August 29, 2018, Vicki Parker filed a petition in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 1, 2015, caused her to develop neuromyelitis optica (NMO). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused or significantly aggravated petitioner's NMO or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

The parties, petitioner Vicki Parker and respondent, reached a stipulation for compensation. The stipulation recommended an award of compensation to petitioner.

Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $170,000.00, payable to petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the program.

The decision was based on this stipulation, and judgment was entered accordingly. Ronald Craig Homer represented the petitioner, and Debra A.

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