Julie Leibold v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Julie Leibold filed a petition for vaccine compensation on June 30, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine she received on January 14, 2019. Petitioner stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her condition. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Julie Leibold a lump sum of $17,500.00 for all items of damages.

This award represents a settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. Petitioner was represented by Heather L.

Pearlman, and Respondent was represented by Zoe R. Wade.

The decision was issued on March 16, 2022.