Joyce Popwell v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Joyce Popwell filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 21, 2017, alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination received on September 24, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injury or any other condition.

Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a joint stipulation filed on January 9, 2023. Special Master Katherine E.

Oler reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable, adopting it as the court's decision. As part of the stipulation, Joyce Popwell was awarded a lump sum of $30,000.00, payable by check, as compensation for all damages available under the program.

This award represents a settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. The decision was entered on February 3, 2023.

Louis McFadden represented the petitioner, and Mark Hellie represented the respondent. The public decision does not describe the onset of symptoms, specific medical tests, or treatments.

The specific mechanism of injury is not detailed in the public decision, but the condition falls under the Vaccine Injury Table (SIRVA).