Tracy Goodspeed v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Tracy Goodspeed filed a petition on December 5, 2016, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she sustained a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on January 16, 2014.

Respondent denied that the petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, that the flu vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or condition, that her alleged shoulder injury persisted for at least six months, and that her current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite maintaining these positions, both parties agreed to settle the case.

The parties stipulated to a decision awarding Petitioner compensation. The stipulation awards a lump sum of $45,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Tracy Goodspeed.

This award represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). The Special Master reviewed the file and concluded that the parties' stipulation was reasonable, adopting it as the decision in awarding damages.