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

Elizabeth Tregillus filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 26, 2016. The respondent conceded that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that she had no pre-vaccination history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder that received the injection. The respondent further agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 28, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 16, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms.

Tregillus should be awarded $61,154.32, comprised of $59,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,654.32 for past unreimbursable medical expenses. Ms.

Tregillus agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on December 17, 2019, granting the lump sum payment of $61,154.32 to Elizabeth Tregillus.