Julie Trevis v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Julie Trevis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine she received on September 27, 2018. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and there had been no prior award or settlement for her condition.

Respondent denied that Ms. Trevis sustained a Table injury for SIRVA, denied that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

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

Trevis a lump sum of $29,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

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