Jody Larsen v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and/or brachial neuritis (2021)

Jody Larsen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and/or brachial neuritis as a result of her October 28, 2015, influenza vaccination. The petition stated that the vaccination occurred in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injuries and denied that her condition was a Table injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on damages, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the Court's decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Jody Larsen was awarded a lump sum of $20,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.