Shirley Vanderford v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Shirley Vanderford filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 14, 2020, alleging she received an influenza vaccine on October 30, 2018, and subsequently suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On October 8, 2021, the Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, concluding that she suffered a Table injury of right SIRVA and met the statutory requirements for six months of residual effects. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 12, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On January 14, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $55,653.68, consisting of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $653.68 for past unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $55,653.68.