Jennifer Nicole Brown v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Jennifer Nicole Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on November 27, 2019. The petition was filed on January 6, 2021.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Brown was entitled to compensation.

The respondent determined that her claim met the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for SIRVA, noting no prior shoulder issues, onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, pain and reduced range of motion limited to the injection site, and no other condition explaining the symptoms. The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury persisted for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 31, 2023, finding Ms. Brown entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 30, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $69,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Brown agreed to.

A decision awarding damages was issued on October 2, 2023, granting Ms. Brown a lump sum payment of $69,000.00 for pain and suffering.