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

Deborah Liter 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 vaccine she received on October 29, 2019. The petition was filed on November 25, 2020.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating she met the criteria for SIRVA as set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table. This included having no prior history of shoulder pain or dysfunction, experiencing pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain being limited to the injection site shoulder.

Respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. Based on the concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 28, 2022, a damages decision was issued. Respondent proffered an award of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded this lump sum payment to Deborah Liter, compensating her for all damages available under the Act.