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

Joanna Holle 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 2, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Holle satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a SIRVA Table injury. The ruling on entitlement was issued on June 4, 2021, finding Ms.

Holle entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 10, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $86,829.67, comprised of $80,500.00 for pain and suffering and $6,329.67 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Holle agreed with this proffered award.

The decision awarding damages was issued on December 15, 2021, granting Ms. Holle a lump sum payment of $86,829.67.

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