Barbara Murray v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Barbara Murray filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that her influenza vaccination on October 14, 2016, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA.

Specifically, the respondent noted that Murray had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder. The injury also persisted for more than six months, establishing a presumption of vaccine causation.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. On April 28, 2020, the court awarded Barbara Murray a total of $71,075.42.

This amount included $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,075.42 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses.