Jodie Barrette v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Jodie Barrette 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 influenza and Pneumococcal 23 vaccines administered on November 8, 2018. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, specifically agreeing that she suffered a Table injury of left SIRVA from the flu vaccine only, as the Pneumococcal 23 vaccine is not covered under the Act.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 29, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 29, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The parties agreed to an award of $95,823.49, comprised of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $823.49 for past unreimbursable expenses. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding this amount on January 6, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for all damages available under the Act.