Wilburn E. Richardson v. HHS - Influenza, Brachial Neuritis (2024)

Wilburn E. Richardson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on September 14, 2018, caused him to suffer from Brachial Neuritis.

Respondent denied that Mr. Richardson suffered from brachial neuritis, that the vaccine caused his alleged injury, or that his current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation to Mr. Richardson.

The stipulation was found reasonable by the Special Master. Mr.

Richardson was awarded a lump sum of $28,700.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. This amount represents compensation for pain and suffering and any other damages.

The parties also agreed to waive their right to seek review, allowing for expedited judgment.