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

Angela White filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination she received on October 1, 2019. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, including no prior history of shoulder issues, onset of pain within 48 hours, pain limited to the injection shoulder, and no other explanatory condition.

The respondent also agreed that she met the statutory severity requirement of suffering residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court ruled that Ms.

White was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a damages decision was issued.

The parties agreed to a proffer on the award. Ms.

White was awarded a total of $87,581.00, which included $87,500.00 for pain and suffering and $81.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, $1,435.03 was awarded to satisfy a State of Tennessee Medicaid lien.

The award was structured as two lump sum payments.