Yvonne Meyer v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Yvonne Meyer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of an influenza vaccination received on November 12, 2020. The petition was filed on January 11, 2021.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on October 10, 2023, conceding that Ms. Meyer is entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours post-vaccination, was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation.

On October 13, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms. Meyer entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 14, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $51,000.00. This amount was comprised of $50,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $1,000.00 for unreimbursable out-of-pocket expenses.

Ms. Meyer agreed with this proffered award.

On April 16, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Ms. Meyer a lump sum payment of $51,000.00.