John Barry Thomas v. HHS - Influenza, injury to his left upper extremity (2024)

John Barry Thomas filed a petition on May 14, 2019, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered an injury to his left upper extremity as a result of a flu vaccination he received on September 28, 2016.

The respondent denied that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated the petitioner's alleged injury, including any ulnar or radial nerve injury. Despite maintaining their positions, both parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case.

Special Master Jennifer A. Shah reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision.

The stipulation awarded John Barry Thomas a lump sum of $20,000.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all available damages. The decision was issued on November 25, 2024.