Howard C. Wilinsky, M.D. v. HHS - Influenza, Parsonage Turner Syndrome (also known as brachial neuritis) (2021)

Howard C. Wilinsky, M.D. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 31, 2019.

He alleged that an influenza vaccine he received on September 28, 2017, caused him to develop Parsonage Turner Syndrome, also known as brachial neuritis, a shoulder injury. Dr.

Wilinsky further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months and that the vaccine was administered in the United States. The petition stated that neither he nor any other party had filed a civil action or received compensation for this shoulder injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccination caused Dr. Wilinsky's alleged injury or any other injury.

However, on May 18, 2021, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as his decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Dr.

Wilinsky was awarded $55,000.00 as a lump sum payment, representing compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The decision was based on the joint stipulation and resolves the case.

Petitioner was represented by Robert P. Goodwin of Walsh, Roberts, & Grace, and Respondent was represented by Debra A.

Filteau Begley of the U.S. Department of Justice.