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

Lisa Hazard 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 receiving an influenza vaccination on November 11, 2020. She alleged that her injury caused residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Lisa Hazard entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering.

The court issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Lisa Hazard.