Iris J. Jackson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Iris J. Jackson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 6, 2018, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 25, 2017.

The respondent conceded that the petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to the injected shoulder. The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the petitioner met the statutory severity requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 25, 2019, finding Iris J. Jackson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 3, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total award of $124,348.79, which included $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,348.79 for past unreimbursable expenses. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

On February 5, 2020, the court issued a decision awarding Iris J. Jackson a lump sum payment of $124,348.79.