Carolyn Deane v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Carolyn Deane filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 4, 2017. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that the case was timely filed.

The respondent also agreed that Petitioner satisfied the statutory severity requirement. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on an award of compensation. The court awarded Carolyn Deane a total of $158,456.62, which included $155,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,456.62 for unreimbursed expenses.

This award represented compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.