Daisy M. Honaker v. HHS - Influenza, complex regional pain syndrome (“CRPS”) and ulnar neuropathy secondary to CRPS (2021)

On November 26, 2018, Daisy M. Honaker filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and ulnar neuropathy secondary to CRPS as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 23, 2017.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused the petitioner's alleged conditions. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case and award compensation.

Special Master Katherine E. Oler reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court.

The stipulation awarded Ms. Honaker a lump sum of $150,000.00, payable by check, as compensation for all damages.

The decision was issued on July 20, 2021. David Tierney represented the petitioner, and Althea Davis represented the respondent.