Teresa Davis v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Teresa Davis 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 vaccination she received on September 21, 2019. She further alleged that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months after the vaccination.
The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, concluding that she suffered a Table injury of left SIRVA and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
The respondent then filed a Proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $52,540.09, which included $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $40.09 for past unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.
The court awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $52,540.09, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a).