Julie Crofton v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Julie Crofton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 16, 2019, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on October 13, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner's SIRVA or any other injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. The stipulation stated that the flu vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner experienced residual effects of her condition for more than six months.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran awarded Julie Crofton a lump sum of $99,922.23 as compensation for all damages available under the program.

This decision was entered on November 24, 2021. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V.

Durant, PLLC, and Respondent was represented by Lynn Christina Schlie of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, or treatments. The stipulation does not name any medical experts.