Linda M. Ricker v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Linda M. Ricker filed a petition for compensation on October 21, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2018.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Ricker is entitled to compensation, finding that her injury met the criteria for a Table injury.

Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 14, 2022, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 21, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $95,840.08, which included $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $840.08 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Ricker, an adult, agreed with this proffered award. A decision awarding damages was issued on April 22, 2022, granting the lump sum payment.