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

Shaunna Gunderson 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 vaccine she received on October 16, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms.

Gunderson's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Ms.

Gunderson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent had proffered an award of $68,201.26, consisting of $67,500.00 for past pain and suffering and $701.26 for past unreimbursed expenses, to which Ms. Gunderson agreed.

The court awarded Ms. Gunderson the proffered lump sum payment of $68,201.26, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.