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

Nanci Hohn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 28, 2016, caused her to suffer a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) in her right deltoid. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Ms.

Hohn met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior history of right shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were confined to the vaccinated shoulder, with no other identified cause.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proposed an award of $108,214.51, which included $107,500.00 for pain and suffering and $714.51 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Ms. Hohn agreed with this proposed award.

The court accepted the proffer and awarded Ms. Hohn a lump sum payment of $108,214.51.