Sarah Jasper v. HHS - Influenza, paresthesia, pain, numbness, and weakness of the left arm (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On September 15, 2023, Sarah Jasper filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 23, 2020 caused paresthesia, pain, numbness, and weakness of her left arm. She alleged residual effects lasting more than six months.
Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Jasper's alleged left-arm injury, any other injury, or her current condition.
The case resolved by stipulation, so the public decision does not provide a detailed neurologic timeline, diagnostic testing, treatment history, or expert analysis. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran adopted the stipulation on June 12, 2025, and awarded Ms. Jasper $62,500.00 as a lump sum.
A later attorney-fee decision was separate from the injury-compensation award.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on September 23, 2020, allegedly causing paresthesia, pain, numbness, and weakness of the left arm; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied causation and current sequelae. Public stipulation gives limited medical detail. Award $62,500 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed September 15, 2023; decision June 12, 2025.