Racquel Weaver v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Racquel Weaver filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 30, 2018, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 10, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Weaver's injury was consistent with SIRVA, was caused in fact by the flu vaccine, and that there were no other causes for her injury. The respondent also noted that Ms.

Weaver had suffered the sequelae of her injury for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Ms.

Weaver entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $90,621.76, consisting of $87,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,121.76 for unreimbursed medical expenses.

Ms. Weaver agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Ms. Weaver a lump sum payment of $90,621.76.