Pamela Havice v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Pamela Havice filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on October 29, 2019, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Havice's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.

The respondent proposed an award of $85,801.26, comprising $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $801.26 for unreimbursed medical expenses. Ms.

Havice agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Havice the lump sum of $85,801.26, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The case was resolved through this stipulated award.