Patricia Groth v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Patricia Groth filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 7, 2021. She alleged that she received an influenza vaccination on or about November 27, 2019, and subsequently suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) with residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent denied that the alleged SIRVA onset occurred within the timeframe specified by the Vaccine Injury Table, denied that the influenza vaccine caused the alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that Ms. Groth's current disabilities were a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Ms.

Groth was awarded a lump sum of $27,260.00, payable by check, as compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. This award represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages.

The decision was issued on September 23, 2024. Petitioner was represented by the Law Offices of Leah V.

Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by the U.S. Department of Justice.