Christine Madden v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Christine Madden filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 13, 2022, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on August 21, 2020. SIRVA is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Ms. Madden stated she received the vaccine in the United States and suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent denied that Ms. Madden sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on March 29, 2024, agreeing to settle the case. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision awarding damages.

Ms. Madden was awarded a lump sum of $22,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was issued on May 3, 2024.