Melissa Norred v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Melissa Norred filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 4, 2015. She stated the vaccination occurred in the United States and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement for her condition.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injuries. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Melissa Norred a lump sum of $180,504.77. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to the damages amount.