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

Viola Taylor filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 18, 2022, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 2, 2020. She claimed the injury was a Table injury and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury. Despite their differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on March 29, 2024, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding Viola Taylor a lump sum of $20,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directs the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in accordance with the stipulation, pending any motion for review.