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

Susan Watson filed a petition for compensation on July 31, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 11, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Watson is entitled to compensation, finding that her case met the criteria for a Table injury. Specifically, she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 8, 2021, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on September 27, 2021, the parties submitted a proffer agreeing to an award of $61,748.26, which includes $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,748.26 for past unreimbursable medical expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount on October 27, 2021.