Michele Craycraft v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Michele Craycraft filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 20, 2017. She claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement.

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

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Michele Craycraft a lump sum of $72,500.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was based on the joint stipulation, and the court directed that judgment be entered accordingly.