Margaret Parsons v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") (2019)

Margaret Parsons filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 26, 2017, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 29, 2014, caused her to develop a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). She stated that she received the vaccine in the United States, experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury and denied that the flu immunization caused her alleged SIRVA or any other injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 30, 2019, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Margaret Parsons was awarded a lump sum of $190,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case was settled based on a stipulation, and the award reflects this compromise.