Diana Karanxha v. HHS - Influenza, left axillary nerve injury (2020)

Diana Karanxha filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left axillary nerve injury as a result of her influenza vaccination on October 6, 2016. The respondent conceded that her injury was not a Table injury for SIRVA, as her pain was not consistent with a musculoskeletal injury to the shoulder structures.

However, the respondent determined that the medical evidence established that her left axillary nerve injury was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine, and no other cause was identified. The respondent also noted that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found that Ms. Karanxha was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The court awarded Ms.

Karanxha a lump sum payment of $120,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.