Lori Celuch v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Lori Celuch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 17, 2016. The court found that the onset of her left shoulder pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination.

The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, recognizing that Petitioner suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and experienced residual effects for more than six months. The case proceeded to a damages award.

The court awarded Lori Celuch a total of $71,120.00, which included $70,000.00 for actual pain and suffering and $1,120.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. The award was based on the severity and duration of her injury, which was considered relatively mild, requiring approximately eight months of treatment including physical therapy and a corticosteroid injection, with good prognosis for recovery.