Anita Masters v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Anita Masters filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on October 30, 2018. She further alleged that the vaccine was received in the United States, she suffered sequelae of her injury for more than six months, and had not received prior compensation for this injury.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and had satisfied all legal prerequisites. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on May 10, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 26, 2024, the Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,235.56 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $103,235.56. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on August 27, 2024, awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $103,235.56.