Jigna Panchal v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Jigna Panchal filed a petition for vaccine compensation on February 6, 2025, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on November 2, 2021. She stated the vaccine was given in the United States, she experienced residual effects for over six months, and had no prior award or settlement.

Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table Injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused her injury, and denied that the flu vaccine caused any other injury or her current condition. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 3, 2025, agreeing to settle the case.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Jigna Panchal a lump sum payment of $46,500.00. This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, as SIRVA is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. The award represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages.