Sarah Stone v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Sarah Stone filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) in her left shoulder as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on October 26, 2015. The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 17, 2018, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 9, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing a total award of $111,230.02.

This amount was comprised of $97,500.00 for pain and suffering, $11,740.02 for unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses, and $1,990.00 for future medical expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Sarah Stone a lump sum payment of $111,230.02 on August 14, 2020.