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

Tammy Sweeney filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 23, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 24, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On February 25, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation because her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA. Respondent conceded that the claim was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was met.

On April 25, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $81,918.89. This amount included $75,000.00 for pain and suffering, $208.38 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $6,710.51 for past lost wages.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On June 14, 2022, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Tammy Sweeney a lump sum payment of $81,918.89.