Diane Jebran v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Diane Jebran filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 6, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 27, 2018. She further alleged her injury persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms. Jebran had no prior shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the intramuscular vaccination, her symptoms were localized to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

The respondent also agreed her injury effects lasted over six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 30, 2021, finding her eligible for compensation as a SIRVA Table injury.

Subsequently, on November 7, 2022, a decision on damages was issued. The parties agreed to a total award of $192,686.89, which included $120,000.00 for pain and suffering, $7,479.99 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $65,206.90 for past lost wages.

Ms. Jebran is a competent adult and received the award as a lump sum payment.