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

Janice Reeve filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 6, 2021. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 7, 2020.

Ms. Reeve further claimed that she experienced residual effects from the injury for more than six months.

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

The respondent specifically agreed that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Ms.

Reeve is entitled to compensation. The case was granted entitlement, pending a decision on damages.