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

Brooke Langford 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 receiving an influenza vaccine on October 3, 2019. She further alleged that her injuries lasted more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the facts and conceded that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Petitioner satisfied the statutory severity requirement.

The respondent further conceded that entitlement to compensation was appropriate. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 for her pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Brooke Langford a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering.