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

Michelle Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 20, 2018, alleging she suffered Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 14, 2017. The respondent conceded that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent further agreed that she met the statutory requirements for entitlement, having suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 3, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 1, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $72,500.00 for pain and suffering, which the petitioner agreed to. On December 26, 2019, the court awarded Michelle Johnson a lump sum payment of $72,500.00.