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

Abbie Dover 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 vaccination administered on October 24, 2018. The respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding her alleged injury consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours after the vaccination in the administered shoulder, and had no other identified condition to explain the pain. The injury also resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

Based on the concession and the evidence, entitlement was granted. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $60,080.00, comprised of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,080.00 for unreimbursed medical expenses.

The decision awarded this lump sum payment to Petitioner, who was noted to be a competent adult.