Alanna K. Infinger v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Alanna K. Infinger filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine she received on October 12, 2017, caused a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms. Infinger's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that Ms. Infinger had no prior history of left shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Infinger entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $86,927.85, which included $62,500.00 for pain and suffering, $21,987.81 for lost wages, and $2,440.04 for past unreimbursable expenses.

This award was made as a lump sum payment to Ms. Infinger.