Christine Stubbs v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Christine Stubbs filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 9, 2020. The petition stated that her symptoms had persisted for more than six months.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, Respondent noted that she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained her pain.

The Respondent also agreed that her symptoms persisted for more than six months and she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the Respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $104,623.26, which included $102,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,123.26 for past unreimbursed expenses.

This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Christine Stubbs.