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

Beverly Padratzik filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 29, 2020. She claimed her symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Padratzik suffered a Table SIRVA injury, denied that the vaccine caused her injury, and denied that her condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision.

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

This award was made in full settlement of liability and damages, with the understanding that it may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions.