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

Jennie Fields filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 19, 2018. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, finding that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, and the symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Jennie Fields entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer for damages, agreeing to an award of $50,772.88, which included $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,272.88 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the proffered amount as a lump sum payment to Jennie Fields, who was determined to be a competent adult.