Angel Squires v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Angel Squires filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 9, 2019. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months after vaccination.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Squires is entitled to compensation.

The respondent stated that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA, received the vaccine in the United States, and met the statutory severity requirement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 18, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 25, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $160,310.05, which includes $145,000.00 for pain and suffering, $8,275.05 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $7,035.00 for past lost wages.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Ms. Squires.