Lisa B. Vendiola v. HHS - Influenza, right upper extremity brachial plexopathy; complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) (2021)

Lisa B. Vendiola filed a petition on November 19, 2019, alleging that she suffered from a right upper extremity brachial plexopathy, later identified as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), caused by an influenza vaccine she received on April 7, 2017.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner's CRPS was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccination and was compensable under the Vaccine Act, even though it did not meet the Table criteria for SIRVA because the injury radiated beyond the shoulder. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 5, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 8, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $125,000.00, which included $99,785.39 for pain and suffering and $25,214.61 for lost earnings. Petitioner, a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

A decision awarding damages was issued on March 15, 2021, granting the lump sum payment of $125,000.00 to Lisa B. Vendiola.