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

Candace Reynolds, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on November 8, 2018. She filed a petition for compensation on March 16, 2020, alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. After settlement discussions and a motion for ruling on the record, an expedited hearing was held on September 30, 2022.

The Chief Special Master found that Petitioner met all criteria for a Table SIRVA, including that her injury manifested within 48 hours of vaccination, despite a delay in seeking treatment. Causation was presumed as it was a Table injury.

The court awarded Candace Reynolds $150,000.00 for actual pain and suffering. This award was based on the severity and duration of her injury, including two cortisone injections and 24 physical therapy sessions prior to surgery, and further treatment and pain post-surgery.

The award falls between comparable SIRVA cases.