Christina Harris v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Christina Harris filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 19, 2015. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 12, 2017, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on July 19, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total of $150,000.00.

This amount was comprised of $132,269.17 for pain and suffering and $17,730.83 to satisfy a Medicaid lien. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master adopted the proffer, awarding Christina Harris the total sum of $150,000.00, with $132,269.17 payable to her and $17,730.83 payable to satisfy the Medicaid lien.