Amy J. Wolf v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Amy J. Wolf filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 16, 2017.

She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects of the injury for more than six months, and that no other civil action or compensation had been sought for this injury. Respondent denied that Ms.

Wolf sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injuries. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms. Wolf a lump sum of $40,000.00.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision also noted that attorneys' fees and costs would be addressed in further proceedings.

The stipulation included a release of all claims against the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to the flu vaccination.