Amanda Morrison v. HHS - Influenza, right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Amanda Morrison filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccination on October 17, 2020, and thereafter suffered from a right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). 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, that her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site, and that the injury occurred within 48 hours of vaccination. The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $102,995.00, consisting of $102,500.00 for pain and suffering and $495.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this award.

The Chief Special Master awarded Petitioner the lump sum of $102,995.00.