Ann Mathura v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Ann Mathura 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 vaccination she received on September 16, 2020. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Mathura is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no recent history of shoulder pain, the onset of pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the injury.

The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury had residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms.

Mathura entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties agreed to a proffer of $77,157.76, which included $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,157.76 for unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses. The court awarded this lump sum amount to Ms.

Mathura.