Betty Davis v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Betty Davis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on December 18, 2018. The respondent conceded that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 7, 2021, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 13, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Betty Davis should be awarded $70,765.38.

This amount represented $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $765.38 for past unreimbursable expenses. Betty Davis agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Betty Davis a lump sum payment of $70,765.38, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.