John Mates v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2021)

John Mates filed a petition for vaccine compensation on April 30, 2019, alleging he suffered brachial neuritis as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 20, 2016. The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Mr. Mates stated the vaccination occurred in the United States and that he experienced residual effects from the injury for more than six months.

He also confirmed no prior award or settlement had been made for his condition. Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr.

Mates' brachial neuritis or any other injury. Despite their differing positions on causation, the parties filed a joint stipulation on April 27, 2021, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as his decision.

He awarded Mr. Mates a lump sum of $74,525.00, representing compensation for all eligible damages.

The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with the stipulation, provided no motion for review was filed.