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

Lori Hoeffken filed a petition on November 27, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 7, 2018. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, finding no prior history of shoulder issues, onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, pain limited to the affected shoulder, and no other condition explaining her symptoms.

The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury had residual effects for more than six months. On May 25, 2021, a ruling on entitlement granted compensation.

Subsequently, on August 27, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer for damages, agreeing to an award of $143,181.01, which included $137,500.00 for pain and suffering, $2,524.55 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,156.46 for past lost wages. The petitioner, an adult, agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the stipulated amount on September 30, 2021.