Donnie Puckett v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Donnie Puckett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine in her right shoulder on September 29, 2019, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The petition stated that her injury persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, noting that Ms. Puckett had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion began within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were confined to the injection site, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

The respondent also confirmed that her SIRVA lasted for more than six months and that she met all legal requirements for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms.

Puckett entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages.

The respondent proffered an award of $97,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Puckett agreed to.

The court issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Ms. Puckett, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.