Leanne Lewis v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Leanne Lewis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her October 30, 2015 influenza vaccination. She also received a pneumococcal vaccination on the same day.

Within 48 hours of the flu shot, she experienced pain in her left shoulder, which was the site of the injection. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, the limitation of pain to the injection site, and the absence of any other identified condition to explain the pain.

The respondent also confirmed that the injury was not related to the pneumococcal vaccine. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was granted.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $112,500.00, representing compensation for all available damages.

This amount was awarded to Leanne Lewis.