Allison Miller v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Allison Miller filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 2, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Miller is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she satisfied the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury and met the statutory and jurisdictional requirements of the Vaccine Act. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 7, 2022, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 18, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $86,063.82, which included $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,063.82 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount as a lump sum payment to Ms. Miller on June 7, 2023.