Jiaqian Wu v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Jiaqian Wu filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that her receipt of an influenza vaccine on October 25, 2016, caused her to suffer a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that her injury persisted for more than six months.

Based on this concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.

The respondent proposed an award of $87,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,474.75 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $88,974.75. Petitioner agreed to this amount.

The court issued a decision awarding Jiaqian Wu a lump sum payment of $88,974.75, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.