Alexandra Boyd v. HHS - Hepatitis A, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Alexandra Boyd filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving a Hepatitis A vaccine on November 20, 2019. She further alleged that her symptoms lasted 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 she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $127,506.03, representing $125,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,506.03 in past unreimbursable expenses.

Additionally, the respondent proffered $9,937.56 to satisfy the State of Massachusetts Medicaid lien. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The court awarded a total of $137,443.59, comprising the lump sum for pain and suffering and expenses, and the amount to satisfy the Medicaid lien.