Cathy Humerickhouse v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Cathy Humerickhouse filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 5, 2018. She alleged that this vaccine caused a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), which is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms. Humerickhouse's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on August 8, 2022, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on January 18, 2023, a decision on damages was issued based on a joint proffer between the parties.

Ms. Humerickhouse was awarded a total of $130,735.70, which included $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $15,735.70 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The case proceeded as a Table claim for SIRVA, and the parties agreed on the compensation amount.