Simone Bui v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided SIRVA (2025)

Simone Bui filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 21, 2025, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 7, 2022. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for this injury.

Respondent denied that Ms. Bui sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury.

Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Ms.

Bui a lump sum of $25,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The parties also agreed to submit to further proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs. The stipulation was considered a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages, except for the attorneys' fees and costs.