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

Tane Turrell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on January 21, 2020. The respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent determined that Tane Turrell had no prior shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain was localized to the injection site, with no other identified condition explaining the pain. The respondent also agreed that the residual effects of the injury lasted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $111,027.81, which included $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,027.81 for past unreimbursable expenses. Tane Turrell, an adult, agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded the lump sum payment of $111,027.81 to Tane Turrell.