Erin Mattheis v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Erin Mattheis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Table injury, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), as a result of her October 7, 2019 influenza vaccination. The petition was filed on July 31, 2020.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, including no prior history of shoulder issues, onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and pain limited to the injected shoulder. Respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement.

On October 7, 2021, a ruling on entitlement found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 14, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner accepted.

The decision dated November 22, 2021, awarded Erin Mattheis a lump sum payment of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering.