Terry L. Hansler-Pont v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Terry L. Hansler-Pont filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on November 21, 2019.

The petition was filed on January 4, 2021. The respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table, had filed her case timely, received the vaccine in the United States, and satisfied the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months.

The case proceeded to a damages hearing on December 8, 2023, as the parties could not informally resolve the issue of compensation. Petitioner sought $70,000.00 for pain and suffering, while the respondent recommended $47,500.00.

The Chief Special Master awarded Petitioner a total of $56,106.50, comprising $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,106.50 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.