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

Jacquelyn Tracey 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 her influenza vaccination on September 16, 2016. 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 left arm injury and noted that she suffered the sequelae of this injury for more than six months. Based on the record, the court found that Ms.

Tracey was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent proffered that Ms. Tracey should be awarded a lump sum of $60,530.00, consisting of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $530.00 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Ms. Tracey agreed with this proffered award.

The court issued a decision awarding Ms. Tracey the stipulated amount of $60,530.00.