Romana Estes v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Romana Estes filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 25, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a flu vaccine on November 6, 2015. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that her injury had residual effects for more than six months, and that she had not received any prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury and residual effects, or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and awarded Romana Estes a lump sum of $41,500.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The award was to be paid by check to petitioner.

The clerk of the court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.