Yvonne Nelson-Eastman v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Yvonne Nelson-Eastman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 2, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on March 17, 2020. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Nelson-Eastman is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the injection site shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 11, 2022, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on January 30, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer agreed to by both parties.

Ms. Nelson-Eastman was awarded a total of $71,440.00, which included $70,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,440.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.