Ella Griffin v. HHS - Pneumococcal, right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Ella Griffin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Prevnar 13 vaccine received on June 22, 2018. The respondent conceded that Griffin had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination and were limited to the injection site, and that no other condition explained her symptoms.

The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Griffin met the statutory severity requirement. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $76,695.41, which included $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,695.41 for past unreimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. This decision awarded damages based on the proffer.