Lindsay Geraghty v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Lindsay Geraghty filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 15, 2020, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 2, 2019. She alleged the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and she had not received other compensation or filed a civil action.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, agreeing that Petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. Respondent also agreed that the claim was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the US, and the severity requirement was met.

Based on the concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $45,340.87, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $45,340.87, comprising $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $340.87 for past unreimbursable expenses.