Deanne A. Graf v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injuries Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), including, tendinitis, tendinosis, frozen shoulder, and adhesive capsulitis of the left shoulder, and irritation of the left radial nerve (2019)

Deanne A. Graf, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 27, 2014.

She alleged that she suffered Shoulder Injuries Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), including tendinitis, tendinosis, frozen shoulder, and adhesive capsulitis of the left shoulder, and irritation of the left radial nerve. She further alleged that these injuries resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that Ms. Graf sustained a Table SIRVA or any other injury caused or aggravated by the vaccination.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Graf a lump sum of $85,000.00 for all damages. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was issued on September 11, 2019, following the petition filed on October 20, 2017.