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

Susan Sullivan 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 vaccine she received on October 9, 2018. She further alleged she suffered the residual effects of her injury for at least six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that she had no pre-vaccination history of shoulder pain, the pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder of injection. The respondent also agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for at least six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 12, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 18, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $115,137.02.

This amount represented $112,500.00 in pain and suffering, $1,399.42 in past unreimbursable expenses, and $1,237.60 in lost wages. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master awarded Petitioner the lump sum of $115,137.02.