Brittany K. Brown v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Brittany K. Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 5, 2017, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 17, 2015.

The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that her left shoulder injury was consistent with SIRVA and caused by the flu vaccine. The respondent also agreed that she suffered the sequelae of her injury for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 5, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 18, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $89,189.35, which included $85,000.00 for pain and suffering, $83.89 for past medical expenses, and $4,735.96 for past lost wages.

Petitioner, identified as a competent adult, agreed with this award. The court issued a decision awarding damages on December 19, 2018, granting the lump sum payment of $89,189.35.