Laura Shanahan v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Laura Shanahan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 28, 2017, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on September 14, 2016. The respondent conceded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA caused by the flu vaccination and did not identify any other cause.

The respondent also noted that the medical records demonstrated residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Shanahan entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties filed a proffer on damages, agreeing to an award of $47,500.00.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision awarding damages was issued on June 15, 2018, granting a lump sum payment of $47,500.00 to Laura Shanahan, who is a competent adult.