Angela D. Henderson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Angela D. Henderson 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 the influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines administered in her left deltoid on October 29, 2018.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that compensation was appropriate. The respondent noted that she had no prior shoulder issues, the onset of pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation.

The court awarded Angela D. Henderson a total of $82,993.32, comprised of $78,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,993.32 for past lost wages.