Stacey R. Williams v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Stacey R. Williams filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 14, 2020.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The decision awarded Stacey R.

Williams a total of $85,473.13, comprised of $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $473.13 for past unreimbursable expenses, to be paid as a lump sum. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was granted, leading to the award of damages.