Laura Bell Frey v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Laura Bell Frey filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 30, 2018. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for over six months, and had no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that Ms. Frey sustained a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, denied that the vaccine caused her injury, and denied that her condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Frey a lump sum of $60,000.00 for all items of damages. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

The case was resolved via stipulation, with the parties agreeing to settle the issues of liability and damages.