Tina Wicks v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Tina Wicks filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 24, 2019. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Wicks entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proffered that Ms.

Wicks should be awarded $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $350.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $45,350.00. Ms.

Wicks agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Wicks a lump sum payment of $45,350.00, comprised of $45,000.00 in pain and suffering and $350.00 in past unreimbursable expenses.