Anita Richardson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2024)

Anita Richardson filed a petition for vaccine compensation on August 31, 2021, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 24, 2019. The respondent denied that the vaccine caused her alleged injury or that her condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation on January 22, 2024, agreeing to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran adopted the stipulation as her decision. As per the stipulation, Anita Richardson was awarded $27,500.00 in compensation, payable as a lump sum check to the petitioner, to cover all damages.

The decision was finalized on January 22, 2024. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, treatments, or expert testimony.