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

Jensina Settlemier filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 11, 2022, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on September 30, 2020. She claimed the injury occurred within the Table timeframe and had residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table Injury or that the vaccine caused her injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Jensina Settlemier a lump sum of $35,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

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