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

Elizabeth Wiggins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 16, 2019. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement for her condition.

Respondent denied that Ms. Wiggins sustained a Table SIRVA within the Table timeframe or met the six-month severity requirement, and further denied that the flu vaccine caused her shoulder pain or any other injury.

Despite these contested positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Wiggins a lump sum of $48,326.90. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directs the Clerk of Court to enter judgment accordingly, and the parties will submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.