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

Mariah Wallace filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine she received on November 16, 2017. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that Ms. Wallace had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion began within 48 hours of the vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the injection site shoulder.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms. Wallace entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The court awarded Ms.

Wallace a lump sum of $70,510.00, which included $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $510.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award was made payable directly to Ms.

Wallace, who is a competent adult.