Yvonne Richert v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Yvonne Richert filed a petition for compensation on July 25, 2018, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her influenza vaccination on October 9, 2017. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.
The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 13, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on October 17, 2019, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer. Yvonne Richert was awarded a lump sum of $110,191.20, which included $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $191.20 for past unreimbursable expenses.
The petitioner is a competent adult.