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

Lauren Browning filed a petition for vaccine compensation on December 16, 2020, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 27, 2019. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for her injury.

Respondent denied that Ms. Browning sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on September 13, 2022, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Browning a lump sum of $80,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to the damages amount.