Audrey Chinnock v. HHS - Influenza, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) (2024)

On October 30, 2020, Audrey Chinnock filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on December 6, 2017 caused neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. She alleged residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused or significantly aggravated Ms. Chinnock's alleged NMOSD or its residual effects, and denied that the vaccine caused any other injury or her current condition.

The public stipulation decision does not describe the first neurologic symptoms, vision or spinal-cord findings, diagnostic testing, treatment, relapse history, or expert causation opinions. Special Master Daniel T.

Horner adopted the parties' stipulation on April 16, 2024. Ms.

Chinnock received $175,000.00 as a lump sum payable directly to her for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. A later July 29, 2025 decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs only.