Chandler Nitzke v. HHS - Influenza, transverse myelitis (2022)

Chandler Nitzke filed a petition on January 12, 2022, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that he suffered from transverse myelitis (TM) as a result of the influenza vaccine he received on October 23, 2018.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Nitzke's TM or any other injury.

Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case. They entered into a stipulation on January 10, 2022, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding Mr.

Nitzke compensation. The Special Master reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Mr. Nitzke a lump sum of $32,500.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.

The Special Master approved this award, and judgment was to be entered accordingly.