William Wotawa v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

William Wotawa filed a petition for vaccine compensation on January 14, 2025, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine he received on October 14, 2020. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, with no prior award or settlement for this condition.

Respondent denied that Mr. Wotawa sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr.

Wotawa a lump sum of $20,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation included a release of claims against the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to the alleged injury from the flu vaccine.