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

Vera Leftridge filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on December 2, 2017. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and met the requirements of a Table injury claim.

The respondent did not identify any other causes for her injury, and records showed she suffered the sequelae for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the court found Vera Leftridge entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties reached a proffer agreement for the award of compensation. The court awarded Vera Leftridge a lump sum payment of $103,875.14, representing compensation for all damages, including $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,875.14 for unreimbursed expenses.