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

Sarah Wells 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 October 18, 2017. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on December 10, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 10, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,327.56 to satisfy a California Medicaid lien.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding compensation on June 22, 2022, totaling $81,327.56.