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

Diana Hopkins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 21, 2020. She alleged that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving influenza and pneumococcal (PCV13) vaccines on November 14, 2017.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Hopkins was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that Ms. Hopkins had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the affected shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that her condition resulted in residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 19, 2022, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 11, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $49,000.00. Ms.

Hopkins, identified as a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms.

Hopkins a lump sum payment of $49,000.00 for pain and suffering on March 14, 2022.