Celina Peterson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Celina Peterson filed a petition on January 8, 2021, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on March 17, 2020. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Peterson is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her case met the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury had residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 6, 2022, finding Ms. Peterson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 14, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Ms. Peterson's agreement to the proposed amounts.

The decision on damages, issued on October 18, 2022, awarded Ms. Peterson a total of $88,039.43, comprising $83,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,039.43 for past unreimbursable expenses, as a lump sum payment.