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

Lori Hewett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 29, 2020. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for her condition.

Respondent denied that Ms. Hewett sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury, and denied that her condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related 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 Ms.

Hewett a lump sum of $50,000.00 for all items of damages available under Section 15(a). This amount represents a settlement of liability and damages claimed under the Act.