Julie Fisher v. HHS - Influenza, right-sided Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Julie Fisher, an adult, received an influenza vaccination on September 15, 2021. Within 48 hours, she developed a right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

She filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 10, 2022, alleging the injury was a Table injury. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain onset within 48 hours, pain localized to the injection site, and no other identified condition to explain the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all other requirements for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 21, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 23, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $71,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Julie Fisher, as a competent adult, agreed to.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.