Michelle Maupin v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Michelle Maupin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on November 16, 2017. She claimed the residual effects of her condition lasted more than six months.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injuries, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on March 9, 2023, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Michelle Maupin was awarded a lump sum of $160,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directs the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this award.