Shelley Peterson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Shelley Peterson 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 she received on November 6, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Peterson is entitled to compensation, as she met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, including having no relevant prior shoulder history, experiencing pain and reduced range of motion within 48 hours of vaccination, and having symptoms limited to the vaccinated shoulder. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 25, 2020.

Subsequently, on February 1, 2021, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent had previously proffered an award of $65,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Peterson agreed to. The court awarded Ms.

Peterson a lump sum payment of $65,000.00 for pain and suffering.