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

David Meade filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of his influenza vaccination on September 17, 2020. He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received a prior award or settlement for this injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Mr. Meade sustained a SIRVA Table Injury or that the flu vaccine caused his injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding Mr.

Meade a lump sum of $35,000.00. This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties agreed that this stipulation represents a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, and Mr. Meade released the United States and the Secretary from further claims related to this injury.