Kristi Dzurick v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Kristi Dzurick filed a petition for compensation on August 30, 2019, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 6, 2018. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for her injuries.

Respondent denied that Ms. Dzurick sustained a SIRVA Table injury within the Table timeframe and denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury or current condition.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on October 6, 2021, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Dzurick a lump sum of $50,000.00 for all items of damages. This amount represents compensation for her SIRVA, which is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The decision was issued on November 9, 2021.