Arian Walton v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Arian Walton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 4, 2016, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 11, 2013. She asserted that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for her condition.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged SIRVA. Nevertheless, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it. Pursuant to the stipulation, Arian Walton was awarded a lump sum of $61,541.15, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision also noted that the flu vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table.