Lisa Gyde v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Lisa Gyde filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 21, 2020. The petition was filed on January 11, 2021, and later amended on April 15, 2024.

Ms. Gyde alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had not received other compensation for the injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Gyde was entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, noting her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder and no other condition explained her symptoms. The respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the U.S., and the statutory severity requirement was met.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, a ruling on entitlement was issued on August 6, 2024, finding Ms. Gyde entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 11, 2025, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $51,096.51, which included $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,096.51 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Gyde agreed with this proffered award. A decision awarding damages was issued on May 12, 2025, granting the lump sum payment of $51,096.51.