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

Rebecca Alexy filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 11, 2021, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 8, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Alexy is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her case met the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury persisted for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 3, 2023, finding Ms. Alexy entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 19, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $364.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $50,364.00. Ms.

Alexy, who is a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award. On May 23, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Alexy the total sum of $50,364.00.