Nelva Ventresca v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Nelva Ventresca filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 11, 2020. She alleged that she sustained a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) within the time period set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and experienced residual effects for more than six months.
Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury. However, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.
The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Nelva Ventresca a lump sum of $30,000.00 for all items of damages. This decision resolves the liability and damages claims, except for attorneys' fees and costs, which will be addressed in further proceedings.
The stipulation also includes a release of claims against the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to the alleged injury from the flu vaccination.