Wanda Evin v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Wanda Evin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 3, 2017, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her influenza vaccination on October 7, 2014. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, she had no prior history of shoulder pain, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 7, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

On May 26, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $116,199.60, which included $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $6,199.60 for past lost wages. The petitioner agreed with this award.

The court awarded the lump sum payment of $116,199.60 to Wanda Evin.