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

Linda Serra filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 16, 2016. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for her condition.

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

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the Court's decision. Linda Serra was awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This award represents a settlement of liability and damages claimed under the program.