Tammy Musselman v. HHS - Influenza, demyelinating neurological condition, with associated transverse myelitis (2024)

Tammy Musselman filed a petition on August 31, 2022, alleging that she suffered a demyelinating neurological condition, specifically transverse myelitis, as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 17, 2019. She also claimed residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccine caused her condition or aggravated any pre-existing condition. Despite maintaining their positions, both parties agreed to settle the case.

A stipulation was filed on May 9, 2024, proposing an award of compensation to Ms. Musselman.

Chief Special Master Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision in the case. The stipulation awarded Ms.

Musselman a lump sum of $67,500.00, intended to compensate for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Judgment was directed to be entered accordingly.