Jennifer Venier v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Jennifer Venier filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccination she received on September 29, 2017, caused Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). The respondent conceded that Ms.

Venier was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury. The ruling on entitlement was issued on June 17, 2020.

Subsequently, on February 7, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $200,467.61. This amount was comprised of $175,000.00 for pain and suffering, $22,218.60 for lost wages, and $3,249.01 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Ms. Venier, who is a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Venier the lump sum of $200,467.61 on March 16, 2023.