Dinnia Stehle v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Dinnia Stehle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury caused by her October 15, 2014 influenza vaccination. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Ms.

Stehle suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) causally related to the vaccination. The respondent also confirmed that no other cause for the injury was identified and that the injury persisted for more than six months.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties proceeded to address damages. The respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $70,000.00, which Ms.

Stehle agreed to. This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment for all damages available under the Act.

Subsequently, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $16,750.00, which was also granted. The case was resolved through concessions and stipulations, resulting in compensation for Ms.

Stehle.