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

Pamella Bell, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 7, 2018. She alleged that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a consequence of this vaccine and that the residual effects of this injury lasted for more than six months.

The flu vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent denied that Petitioner suffered the onset of her alleged SIRVA within the Table timeframe, denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury, and denied that her current disabilities were a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision.

Ms. Bell was awarded a total of $46,602.58, consisting of $45,000.00 as a lump sum payment and $1,602.58 to reimburse a Medicaid lien.

This compensation covers all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to both liability and damages.