Angela Butts v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Angela Butts filed a petition for compensation on October 27, 2020, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 30, 2017. Petitioner alleged that SIRVA is a Table Injury and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months post-vaccination.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. The parties filed a joint stipulation on February 21, 2023, agreeing to settle the case.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran awarded Angela Butts $55,000.00 in compensation, payable as a lump sum in the form of a check.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The decision was filed on February 21, 2023.

Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC.

Respondent was represented by Madelyn Weeks of the U.S. Department of Justice.