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

Karen Brown 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 an influenza vaccination she received on November 11, 2020. She further alleged that her injury persisted for longer than six months.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Brown is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her case met the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury.

The respondent noted that Ms. Brown had no prior history of shoulder pain or dysfunction, her injury manifested within forty-eight hours of the flu vaccine, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to her right shoulder.

The respondent also agreed that the six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the court found Ms.

Brown entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of damages.

The court awarded Karen Brown a total of $62,554.08, comprised of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,554.08 for past unreimbursable expenses.