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

Maureen Deighan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine she received on October 10, 2017. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain began within 48 hours of the vaccine, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site.

The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury met the six-month severity requirement. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Maureen Deighan entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $155,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Maureen Deighan accepted.

The court awarded her this lump sum payment for pain and suffering.