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

Lori Roulette filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 23, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report and proffer conceding that Ms.

Roulette was entitled to compensation. The respondent detailed that Ms.

Roulette had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and that the symptoms were localized to the injection site. The respondent also confirmed there was no other condition that could explain her symptoms and that she met all statutory and jurisdictional requirements.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master ruled that Ms. Roulette was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision on damages was issued, awarding Ms. Roulette a lump sum payment of $91,657.17.

This amount included $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,657.17 for past unreimbursed expenses.