Janice Dobbs v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Janice Dobbs filed a petition for compensation on December 10, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on September 19, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Dobbs was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 3, 2020, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on May 13, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $68,009.53, which included $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $509.53 for past unreimbursable medical expenses.

Ms. Dobbs, identified as a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award.

On June 15, 2020, the court issued a decision awarding Ms. Dobbs the stipulated amount of $68,009.53.