Erika Grove v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Erika Grove filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine she received on October 5, 2020. She claimed the injury occurred within the Table's timeframe and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Grove sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury.
Despite these differing positions, the parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision awarding damages.
Ms. Grove was awarded a lump sum of $37,710.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.
This award was made in accordance with the terms of the stipulation, which also addressed future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation included a release of claims against the United States and the Secretary for any injuries related to the October 5, 2020 flu vaccination.