Jennifer Feisal Curtis v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Jennifer Feisal Curtis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 10, 2016. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused in fact by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also agreed that no other cause for her injury was identified and that the sequelae lasted for more than six months, meeting the statutory requirements for entitlement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 16, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 22, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $65,756.54, which included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering, $65.54 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses, and $691.00 for past lost wages.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount on May 29, 2019, concluding the case as compensated.