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

Dianna Heiner filed a petition alleging that her September 11, 2018, influenza vaccination caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The medical records and affidavits indicated that Ms.

Heiner experienced shoulder pain and limited range of motion shortly after her vaccination. She sought treatment approximately five months later due to high insurance deductibles, initially managing her pain with over-the-counter medications and a home exercise program.

Her treatment course included physical therapy and a steroid injection. The court found that Ms.

Heiner met the criteria for a Table Injury of SIRVA, including experiencing pain within 48 hours of vaccination, despite a delay in seeking formal medical treatment. The court awarded Ms.

Heiner $60,000.00 for pain and suffering, considering the severity and duration of her symptoms, the impact on her daily activities and business, and her treatment history.