Sonja Jackman v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Sonja Jackman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 4, 2020. The injury was identified as a defined Table injury.

Jackman filed her initial petition on January 12, 2021, and an amended petition with more detail on February 18, 2022. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 10, 2024, finding that the onset of her shoulder pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, meeting the Table requirements.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, did not contest entitlement, agreeing that Jackman satisfied the legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, on October 24, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

A decision awarding damages was issued on November 25, 2024. Jackman was awarded a lump sum payment of $60,581.25, which included $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $581.25 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The respondent indicated that Jackman, as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.