Jennifer Hunt v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Jennifer Hunt filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on September 28, 2018. The court found that Ms.

Hunt is entitled to compensation. The decision details her medical records, which show she experienced left arm soreness from the flu vaccine, leading to tenderness, limited range of motion, and pain in her left shoulder.

She underwent various treatments including physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, and arthroscopic surgery. The respondent argued that Ms.

Hunt failed to establish a Table claim due to the onset of her injury not being within 48 hours of vaccination. However, the court found preponderant evidence that her pain began immediately after vaccination, satisfying the Table criteria for SIRVA.

The court awarded Ms. Hunt $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $7,193.44 for unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses, totaling $102,193.44.