Valorie Scamyhorn Hodges v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Valorie Scamyhorn Hodges filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination on October 5, 2017. The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with a SIRVA and met the requirements of a Table injury, agreeing that she was entitled to compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 27, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 18, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms.

Hodges should be awarded $48,518.95 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, plus $648.05 to satisfy a Medicaid lien. Ms.

Hodges agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding these amounts, totaling $49,167.00, on September 21, 2020.

The case was treated as a Table injury claim, and the outcome was compensation.