Teresa Buchanan v. HHS - Influenza, left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Teresa Buchanan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury, specifically Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 16, 2017. She claimed the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury within the Table time period or that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury. Despite these differing positions, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Teresa Buchanan a lump sum of $12,500.00 as compensation for all damages. This award represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.

The case was filed on October 24, 2019, and the decision on the joint stipulation was issued on September 21, 2021.