Lisa Adams v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Lisa Adams filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination she received on November 10, 2018. Respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with a SIRVA injury as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Respondent found that Petitioner had no prior history of left shoulder pain, that the pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the shoulder of injection, and no other condition explained the pain. Additionally, Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on this concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted on June 7, 2021. Subsequently, on January 31, 2022, the parties submitted a proffer on award of damages.

Respondent recommended an award of $63,400.90, comprising $63,000.00 for pain and suffering and $400.90 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $63,400.90 on March 9, 2022.