Connie Osborne v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Connie Osborne filed a petition for compensation on June 21, 2017, alleging that an influenza vaccine received on August 24, 2016, caused a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, noting that the petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, experienced pain and reduced range of motion within 48 hours of vaccination, and that these symptoms were limited to the injected shoulder.

The respondent also agreed that the injury persisted for more than six months, establishing a presumption of vaccine causation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 5, 2018, finding Ms.

Osborne entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 26, 2018, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer.

The parties stipulated to an award of $83,000.00, representing compensation for all eligible damages.