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

Connie Widell filed a petition for vaccine compensation on April 26, 2023, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on or about October 2, 2020. She claimed the injury occurred within the timeframe specified by the Vaccine Injury Table and that its residual effects lasted more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated her alleged shoulder injury. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on July 22, 2024, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Connie Widell a lump sum of $35,000.00. This amount is intended to cover all damages available under the Vaccine Act for her alleged SIRVA.

The decision was finalized on August 27, 2024, with judgment to be entered accordingly.