Desirea Tyler v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Desirea Tyler filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on September 28, 2016. The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with a Table SIRVA injury and that entitlement to compensation was appropriate.

An initial ruling on entitlement was issued on April 19, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 4, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating that petitioner should be awarded $56,783.48, which included $54,000.00 for pain and suffering, $2,729.63 in out-of-pocket expenses, and $53.85 in medical mileage.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on November 18, 2019, granting the lump sum payment of $56,783.48 to Desirea Tyler.