Lisa Wooden-Moore v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Lisa Wooden-Moore filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 13, 2017. The respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA caused by the flu vaccine and that no other causes were identified.

The respondent also agreed that the petitioner met the statutory requirements of suffering the condition for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the court found that Lisa Wooden-Moore was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a damages decision was issued based on a proffer from the respondent. The parties agreed to an award of $76,700.00, which included $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,700.00 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses.

This amount represented compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The award was to be paid as a lump sum check payable to Lisa Wooden-Moore.