Correne Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Correne Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) causally related to the influenza vaccination she received on December 1, 2016. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, determining that her left shoulder injury was consistent with SIRVA and caused by the flu vaccine.

The case proceeded as an off-Table claim. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on July 27, 2018, finding Ms.

Johnson entitled to compensation. On April 16, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $177,704.42.

This amount included $175,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,704.42 for actual unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Johnson agreed with the proffered award. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms. Johnson the lump sum of $177,704.42 on May 20, 2020.