Joanne Carol Stange v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Joanne Carol Stange 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 vaccination on December 18, 2019. She stated the vaccination was administered in the United States, the adverse effects lasted longer than six months, and she had not filed a civil action or received other compensation.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was satisfied. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 31, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 5, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $49,057.70, which Petitioner also accepted. This amount comprised $48,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,057.70 for past out-of-pocket expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Petitioner on June 12, 2023.