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

Angel Thompson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 6, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours of the injection, and the pain was localized to the injection site.

The respondent also agreed that her symptoms lasted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Angel Thompson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting a lump sum payment of $44,600.37, which included $44,500.00 for pain and suffering and $100.37 for past unreimbursable expenses. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award.