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

Jennifer Naegel filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving influenza and Tdap vaccines on February 20, 2018. The respondent conceded that her injury met the requirements of a Table injury for SIRVA and that she suffered sequelae for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 3, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 5, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Naegel should be awarded $55,790.87, which included $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $790.87 for unreimbursable expenses.

Naegel agreed with this award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the proffered amount on February 23, 2021, concluding that Naegel is entitled to compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.