Darla Neeley v. HHS - Pneumococcal, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Darla Neeley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 4, 2020, alleging she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine received on November 3, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Neeley's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that Ms.

Neeley suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 4, 2020, finding Ms.

Neeley entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 8, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $60,605.00, which Ms.

Neeley agreed to. This amount included $60,500.00 for pain and suffering and $105.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Ms. Neeley on April 7, 2021.