Doris Mitchell v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Doris Mitchell 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 she received on October 12, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Mitchell was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no prior history of shoulder pain, her injury manifested immediately after the vaccine, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to her left shoulder. The respondent further agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation. The respondent recommended an award of $83,405.89, which included $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $905.89 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Mitchell agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Mitchell the lump sum of $83,405.89.