Angelynn Ellenbecker v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Angelynn Ellenbecker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 1, 2019. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, the adverse effects lasted longer than six months, and she had not filed a civil action or received other compensation.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria for SIRVA induced by a flu vaccine, and that she satisfied the filing, administration, and severity requirements. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 17, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 18, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $92,603.89, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $92,603.89, comprised of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,603.89 for out-of-pocket expenses.