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

Pamela Dezurik filed a petition alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the influenza vaccine on September 30, 2019. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms.

Dezurik had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the affected shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition resulted in residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement in her favor was issued in January 2022. The parties were unable to resolve damages, leading to a decision awarding compensation.

The court awarded Ms. Dezurik $111,797.01, comprising $105,000.00 for pain and suffering and $6,797.01 for unreimbursed expenses.

The decision noted that her injury involved moderate to severe pain, required physical therapy, a cortisone injection, and arthroscopic surgery, with substantial resolution within seven months post-vaccination.