Cynthia Shaw v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Cynthia Shaw filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 14, 2018. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, agreeing that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder.

The respondent also confirmed no other condition could explain her symptoms. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms.

Shaw entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages.

The court awarded Ms. Shaw a lump sum payment of $113,705.67, which included $112,500.00 for pain and suffering, $498.12 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $707.55 for past lost wages.

This award compensated her for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.