Charyl Wojtaszek v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Charyl Wojtaszek filed a petition for compensation on December 12, 2017, alleging that an influenza vaccine received on November 5, 2016, caused her to develop a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) with residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's alleged SIRVA or any other injury.

Nevertheless, on November 26, 2019, the parties filed a joint stipulation for award. Special Master Herbrina Sanders reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

The parties stipulated that Petitioner would receive a lump sum of $52,500.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. Judgment was entered on November 26, 2019, awarding Petitioner $52,500.00.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, treatments, or expert witnesses. Leah V.

Durant represented the Petitioner, and Christine M. Becer represented the Respondent.