Sharon Wall v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Sharon Wall filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 9, 2020. She stated the vaccine was given in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that Ms. Wall sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused her injury, and denied that her condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, 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.

Wall a lump sum of $25,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.