Susan Martin v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Susan Martin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 9, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a Prevnar 13 pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on April 3, 2017. The respondent conceded that the petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and experienced residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 21, 2020, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on November 24, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer agreement between the parties.

The court awarded Susan Martin a lump sum payment of $105,666.75, which included $105,000.00 for pain and suffering and $666.75 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award was accepted by the petitioner as full compensation for all available damages.