Monya Rowe v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Monya Rowe filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of her September 22, 2020 influenza vaccination. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that Ms. Rowe sustained a Table SIRVA within the specified timeframe and denied that the flu immunization caused or aggravated her alleged shoulder injury.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that the case should be settled and compensation awarded. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as its decision.

Ms. Rowe was awarded a lump sum of $25,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This award covers pain and suffering and other damages related to her SIRVA. The parties also agreed to further proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs.

The stipulation serves as a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, releasing the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from further claims related to this vaccination.