Hilary Harris v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Hilary Harris filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination received on October 4, 2018. The petition stated that the injury caused pain lasting longer than six months.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA. Specifically, Respondent determined that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, that the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder, and that no other condition explained her symptoms.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on February 27, 2023. Subsequently, on April 11, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer.

Respondent proffered an award of $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, $1,832.23 for past unreimbursed expenses, and $480.35 to satisfy a State of California Medicaid lien. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The court awarded a total of $127,312.23 in compensation.