Jeanne Andrews v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Jeanne Andrews filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 10, 2019. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.

The case was granted entitlement pending a damages decision.