Michelle Tverberg v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Michelle Tverberg filed a petition alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after her October 26, 2017, influenza vaccination. Initially, the respondent contested entitlement, suggesting other neurological diagnoses might explain her symptoms and that her symptoms were not limited to the affected shoulder.
However, after reviewing the medical records and petitioner's expert report, the respondent reversed his position. He conceded that Ms.
Tverberg suffered a SIRVA within the meaning of the Vaccine Injury Table, agreeing that her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the affected shoulder and that no other condition explained her symptoms. The respondent also agreed that all other statutory and jurisdictional requirements were met.
The parties subsequently agreed upon a proposed proffer for an award of compensation. Based on the respondent's concession, the Special Master found that Ms.
Tverberg is entitled to compensation for a Table Injury of SIRVA.