Betty Moreland v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Betty Moreland filed a petition for vaccine compensation on February 20, 2025, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 26, 2019. She claimed the injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Moreland sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision awarding damages.

Ms. Moreland was awarded a total of $15,295.13, comprising a lump sum of $15,000.00 for all damages and $295.13 to reimburse a lien for services rendered by the State of Kentucky.

This award represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.