Elisa Samuels v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Elisa Samuels filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 2, 2021. She claimed the residual effects of this condition lasted for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the vaccine caused a SIRVA Table injury or any other injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Elisa Samuels a lump sum of $40,000.00. This amount is intended to cover all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties agreed to this settlement to resolve the issues of liability and damages. The stipulation also noted that attorneys' fees and costs would be sought in further proceedings.