Genevieve Costabile v. HHS - Influenza, left brachial plexopathy (2021)

Genevieve Costabile, an adult, filed a petition for compensation within the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 17, 2019. The petition sought compensation for injuries allegedly related to the receipt of an influenza (flu) vaccine on September 18, 2017.

The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Ms.

Costabile alleged that she suffered a left brachial plexopathy as a result of the vaccination and experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms.

Costabile sustained a left brachial plexopathy or any other injury caused by the vaccine. However, the parties entered into a stipulation to resolve the case.

Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the stipulation.

The decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, or treatments. The public decision does not name petitioner's counsel or respondent's counsel.

The stipulation awarded Genevieve Costabile a lump sum of $46,258.78, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages. This decision was issued on January 5, 2021.