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

Barbara Rowell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 6, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 15, 2017. The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and met the requirements of a Table injury claim for SIRVA stemming from the flu vaccination.

The respondent also agreed that there were no other identified causes for the injury and that the sequelae lasted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Barbara Rowell was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 26, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $87,500.00, which the petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Barbara Rowell a lump sum payment of $87,500.00.