Sheryl Nussbaum v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Sheryl Nussbaum filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on September 26, 2019. She represented that the vaccination occurred in the United States and that her injuries lasted for more than six months.

Respondent denied that Ms. Nussbaum suffered from SIRVA or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder 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, awarding Ms.

Nussbaum a lump sum of $55,004.92. 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 award amount.