Heather Hogan v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Heather Hogan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 12, 2021, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), as a result of her October 22, 2019 influenza vaccine. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement.

Respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, including no prior history of shoulder issues, onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explaining her symptoms. The ruling on entitlement was issued on June 30, 2022.

Subsequently, on September 8, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,677.33 for unreimbursable expenses, which Petitioner agreed to. Based on this agreement, a decision awarding damages was issued on October 18, 2022, granting a total lump sum payment of $77,677.33.