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

Brittany White filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 8, 2021, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 12, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

White is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA, and that she met all statutory and jurisdictional requirements.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 29, 2023, finding Ms. White entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 17, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The respondent proposed an award of $75,908.35, comprised of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $908.35 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. White agreed with this proposed award.

Based on the record and the respondent's concession, the Chief Special Master awarded Ms. White the stipulated amount of $75,908.35 in a decision dated August 18, 2023.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.