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

Tina Coppersmith filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 17, 2019, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her influenza vaccination on March 30, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Coppersmith is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria for SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no recent history of shoulder issues, the pain onset was within 48 hours of vaccination, the pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on this concession and the evidence, entitlement was granted.

Subsequently, on September 30, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $55,533.04, comprising $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $533.04 for past unreimbursed medical expenses, which Ms.

Coppersmith agreed to. The court awarded this amount as compensation for all damages.