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

Brenda Robinson 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 November 23, 2019. She further alleged that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained her symptoms. The respondent agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 15, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 23, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total award of $111,328.61, consisting of $107,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,328.61 for unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Brenda Robinson a lump sum payment of $111,328.61.