Michael L. Winters v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), specifically adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) (2018)

Michael L. Winters filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), specifically adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 22, 2014.

He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, the residual effects of his injury lasted more than six months, and he had not filed a civil action or received other compensation. Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused the alleged SIRVA.

The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Winters a lump sum of $17,500.00 for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision noted that the influenza vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table.