Anne Marie Beachel v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Anne Marie Beachel filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza (flu) vaccination she received on October 9, 2017. The respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding her medical course consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, the respondent determined that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within forty-eight hours after the vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proffered that Petitioner should be awarded $102,500.00 in pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $102,500.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.