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

Leticia Starr filed a petition for compensation on October 16, 2020, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 3, 2018. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms.

Starr suffered a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, her pain began within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the affected shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 19, 2022.

Subsequently, on August 10, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer of compensation, agreeing to an award of $46,086.23, which included $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,086.23 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Starr, a competent adult, agreed with this award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the full proffered amount on August 10, 2022.