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

Patricia Snelson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 29, 2020, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), as a result of her influenza vaccination on November 14, 2018. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and there had been no prior award or settlement.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Snelson is entitled to compensation, finding her injury consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted she had no prior shoulder issues, the onset of pain was within 48 hours of vaccination, the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. The respondent also confirmed the claim was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the U.S., and she met the statutory severity requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 14, 2021, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 18, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $42,500.00 for all damages, consisting entirely of pain and suffering, which Ms.

Snelson accepted. A decision awarding damages was issued on November 29, 2021, granting the lump sum payment of $42,500.00.