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

Jenna Roberts filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 23, 2019. She further alleged that her injuries lasted more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Roberts is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain and reduced range of motion began within 48 hours of the vaccination, were limited to the injection site, and that no other condition explained her symptoms.

The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Ms. Roberts met the statutory severity requirement.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms. Roberts entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $120,387.59, which included $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $387.59 for past unreimbursed expenses. Ms.

Roberts concurred with this proffered award. The court awarded Ms.

Roberts the stipulated lump sum of $120,387.59 for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.