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

Pattie Patriquin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on December 20, 2017. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also confirmed that there were no other identified causes for her SIRVA and that her injury had sequelae for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found that Ms.

Patriquin was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer for an award of compensation.

The court awarded Ms. Patriquin a total of $117,779.85, which included $117,500.00 for actual pain and suffering and $279.85 for past unreimbursable expenses.

This award was made as a lump sum payment to Ms. Patriquin, who is a competent adult.