Kenneth Bryson v. HHS - Influenza, vaccine-induced left side neuralgic amyotrophy (a/k/a Parsonage Turner Syndrome), left side brachial plexus disorder and left upper limb carpal tunnel syndrome (2022)

Kenneth Bryson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered left arm injuries, including Parsonage Turner Syndrome, as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 30, 2018. He claimed the vaccine-induced left side neuralgic amyotrophy, left side brachial plexus disorder, and left upper limb carpal tunnel syndrome.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused or aggravated his injuries. Despite this denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Mr. Bryson a lump sum of $50,000.00.

This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The case proceeded as a Table claim, as the influenza vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The stipulation also noted that attorneys' fees and costs would be sought in further proceedings. Mr.

Bryson released the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from all claims related to the alleged vaccine injury in exchange for the payment.