Sue Weaver v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Sue Weaver filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of her October 6, 2015 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was causally related to the flu vaccination.

The respondent also confirmed that no other causes were identified and that the injury persisted for more than six months, meeting the statutory requirements. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Sue Weaver entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation, agreeing to a lump sum payment of $47,500.00. This amount was intended to cover all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.

The court issued a decision awarding this amount as a lump sum payment to Sue Weaver, who is a competent adult.