Arkie Tucker-Corley v. HHS - Influenza, chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) (2022)

Arkie Tucker-Corley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on January 13, 2020. The petition was filed on December 8, 2020.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation. While the petitioner initially alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), the respondent determined that the injury was not limited to the shoulder and thus did not meet the Table criteria for SIRVA.

However, the respondent conceded that the facts supported a finding that the petitioner more likely than not suffered CRPS, which was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccination. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the petitioner suffered the effects of the injury for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 22, 2022, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 24, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The parties agreed to an award of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering, and $980.07 to satisfy the Commonwealth of Virginia Medicaid lien. A decision awarding damages was issued on December 7, 2022, granting a total award of $63,480.07.