Claudette Guerrero v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Claudette Guerrero filed a petition for vaccine compensation after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 26, 2017. She alleged that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of this vaccination.

The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Guerrero stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States and that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months, with no prior award or settlement for the injury.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused or aggravated her injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Guerrero a lump sum of $80,000.00 for all damages, including past unreimbursed expenses and pain and suffering. This amount represents compensation for her SIRVA.

The decision was entered on August 7, 2019.