Deanna Harris v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury resulting from vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Deanna Harris filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 14, 2019. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Harris is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA. The respondent further agreed that she met the statutory severity requirement, as the residual effects of her SIRVA continued for more than six months post-vaccination.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 11, 2022, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 13, 2022, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer.

The total award was $53,973.17, which included a lump sum of $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,473.17 to satisfy a State of Washington Medicaid lien. The award covered all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.