Monica Portee v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Monica Portee filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 19, 2020. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that no civil action or prior compensation had been sought for this injury.

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

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Portee a lump sum of $10,000.00. This amount is intended to cover all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation represents a full settlement of liability and damages, with no admission of fault by the respondent.

Ms. Portee released the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from all claims related to the vaccination.