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

Amanda Grue filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on October 12, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Grue is entitled to compensation, stating that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA. The respondent noted that Ms.

Grue had no prior history of left shoulder pain, and the medical records reflected an onset of pain and reduced range of motion within 48 hours, limited to her shoulder. The case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Ms.

Grue satisfied the statutory severity requirement. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms.

Grue entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering.

The court awarded this lump sum payment to Ms. Grue, who is a competent adult.