Glender Downer v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Glender Downer filed a petition on July 13, 2018, alleging that her influenza vaccination on September 14, 2017, caused her to suffer a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records.

The respondent conceded that the petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding that her injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that the petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that the petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Glender Downer entitled to compensation.

The case was proceeding to determine damages.