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

Jennifer Walton 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 administered on October 23, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA. Respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and Petitioner satisfied the statutory severity requirement.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on February 25, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarding damages was issued on April 8, 2022, awarding Jennifer Walton a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 in pain and suffering.