John Silva v. HHS - Influenza, chronic immune demyelinating polyneuropathy (2021)

On September 5, 2018, John Silva filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 15, 2015, caused him to develop chronic immune demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused Mr.

Silva's condition. Despite this denial, the parties reached a stipulation recommending an award of compensation.

Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the Court. The award included a lump sum of $97,939.30, representing $20,520.10 for first-year life care expenses, $75,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $2,419.20 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The award also included an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future damages, paid to a life insurance company. The parties agreed to this stipulation, and judgment was entered accordingly.

Ronald Craig Homer represented the petitioner, and Christine Mary Becer represented the respondent. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony.