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

Phyllis Doyle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on November 17, 2018, and subsequently suffered from a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her case met the criteria for a Table injury.

Specifically, the respondent acknowledged that SIRVA onset occurred within forty-eight hours after the flu vaccination and that there was no apparent alternative cause. The respondent also agreed that Petitioner experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages.

The respondent proffered an award of $58,065.29, which included $57,500.00 for pain and suffering and $565.29 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed to this award.

The court issued a decision awarding Phyllis Doyle a lump sum payment of $58,065.29.