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

Pamela Tripp 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 vaccine on November 13, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Tripp is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal requirements for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 5, 2023, finding Ms. Tripp entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 6, 2023, a decision on damages was issued. The respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms.

Tripp agreed to. The court awarded Ms.

Tripp a lump sum payment of $91,470.67. This amount included $90,000.00 for pain and suffering, $1,303.46 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $167.21 for mileage expenses.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.