Debra Heagle v. HHS - Influenza, bilateral shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Debra Heagle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she sustained bilateral shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). She received an influenza vaccine in her right arm and a Tdap vaccine in her left arm on December 14, 2020.

The petition stated that she experienced residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, determining that she satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 16, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 18, 2022, a decision awarding damages was issued.

Respondent proffered an award of $153,529.52, comprised of $145,000.00 for pain and suffering and $8,529.52 for past out-of-pocket expenses, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Debra Heagle the stipulated amount, compensating her for all available damages.