Velma Finn v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Velma Finn, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on September 18, 2014. She alleged that this vaccination caused a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Finn's alleged SIRVA or any other injury.

The parties, however, reached a stipulation to resolve the case. The court adopted the stipulation and awarded Ms.

Finn $40,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This award was intended to cover her SIRVA and its residual effects.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, as SIRVA is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. The stipulation also addressed the process for awarding attorneys' fees and costs.

Ms. Finn released the Secretary and the United States from further claims related to this injury in exchange for the compensation.