Shoshana Robuck v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Shoshana Robuck, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on January 25, 2019. Within two weeks, she developed pain and reduced range of motion in her right shoulder, which was diagnosed as Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

The court found that her injury met the criteria for a Table SIRVA, meaning causation was presumed. Specifically, the court determined she had no prior history of shoulder problems that would explain her symptoms, her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to her right shoulder.

The court also found no other condition explained her symptoms. The entitlement ruling was issued on August 21, 2023.

Subsequently, on April 17, 2024, the parties submitted a proffer agreeing to a compensation award. The court awarded Shoshana Robuck a total of $62,920.00, comprising $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and $420.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.