Stacey Maslyn v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Stacey Maslyn 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 October 8, 2018. 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 Ms. Maslyn sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Ms.

Maslyn a lump sum of $40,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a). This award represents a settlement of liability and damages claimed under the Act.