Jodi Solem v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Jodi Solem filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine she received on September 25, 2019. The petition was filed on February 15, 2022.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, determining that she met the criteria for SIRVA as set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, Respondent noted that Petitioner 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 condition was also presumed to be causally related due to its presence on the Table. The case proceeded as a Table claim.

On November 1, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing that Petitioner should be awarded $52,500.00 in pain and suffering. Petitioner agreed with this amount.

On December 11, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Jodi Solem a lump sum payment of $52,500.00 in pain and suffering.