Bernadette Strand v. HHS - Influenza, right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Bernadette Strand filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 22, 2020, alleging she suffered a right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 9, 2020. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, stating that Petitioner suffered a right-sided SIRVA listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent did not identify any other causes for the injury and confirmed Petitioner met the eligibility requirements.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 5, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 10, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $50,374.00, comprising $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $374.00 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On February 13, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $50,374.00.