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

Anne Schweizer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 4, 2021. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA, that the vaccine caused her injury, or that her condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation as its decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Anne Schweizer was awarded a lump sum of $48,500.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages. The case was resolved via stipulation, and the award was made on December 2, 2024.