Misty Nuzzo v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") (2024)

Misty Nuzzo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on November 5, 2019. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, her symptoms lasted more than six months, and no prior action or compensation had been sought for this injury.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained SIRVA or that the flu vaccine caused or aggravated her alleged injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision awarding damages. Misty Nuzzo was awarded a lump sum of $40,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a).

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