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

Jennifer Joyce filed a petition for compensation on September 11, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on September 17, 2018. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Joyce was entitled to compensation, as her injury met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 22, 2021, finding her eligible for compensation.

Subsequently, on March 26, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $85,540.00, comprised of $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $540.00 for unreimbursed medical expenses. The proffer indicated that Ms.

Joyce, a competent adult, agreed with this award. On April 28, 2021, the court issued a decision awarding Ms.

Joyce the stipulated lump sum of $85,540.00.