Victor Garcia v. HHS - Influenza, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (2021)

Victor Garcia filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 27, 2017. The respondent conceded that the flu vaccine caused-in-fact Garcia's CRPS, that the case was timely filed, that the vaccine was received in the United States, and that Garcia satisfied the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months.

The court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Garcia entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a proffer on award of compensation.

The court awarded Victor Garcia a lump sum payment of $77,500.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. This decision was based on the concession of causation and the agreement of the parties on the award amount.