Brenda G. Fritz v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Brenda Fritz filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she received an influenza vaccine in her left shoulder on October 19, 2018, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the symptoms were limited to the injection site. The respondent also agreed that the six-month sequela requirement was satisfied.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent filed a proffer indicating that Petitioner should be awarded a total of $115,858.57, consisting of $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,858.57 for past unreimbursable medical expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Brenda Fritz $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,858.57 for past unreimbursed medical expenses, for a total award of $115,858.57.