Frances Lee v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

On September 15, 2017, Frances Lee filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 20, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused or significantly aggravated petitioner's alleged injury or any other injury, and denied that petitioner's current disabilities were the result of a vaccine-related injury.

The parties filed a joint stipulation on August 10, 2018, agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey adopted the stipulation.

As compensation, Frances Lee was awarded a lump sum of $66,514.69, payable to her, representing all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was finalized on October 23, 2018.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, or treatments. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V.

Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Darryl R. Wishard of the U.S.

Department of Justice.