Anita McDonald v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder adhesive capsulitis (2022)

Anita McDonald filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 10, 2019, alleging that she suffered right shoulder adhesive capsulitis as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 12, 2017. She stated that the vaccine was given in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury or that it constituted a SIRVA Table injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on January 25, 2022, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision awarding damages. Anita McDonald was awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The decision also directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with the decision, pending any motion for review.