Jennifer Mitchell v. HHS - Influenza, left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Jennifer Mitchell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 18, 2018, alleging she suffered a left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 4, 2017. The respondent conceded entitlement, stating that Ms.

Mitchell had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain onset within 48 hours of vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the left shoulder. The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury had residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 12, 2019, finding Ms. Mitchell entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 17, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $72,627.13, consisting of $70,000 for pain and suffering and $2,627.13 for unreimbursed expenses, which Ms.

Mitchell accepted. The court awarded the proffered sum.