Wanda Snoddy v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Wanda Snoddy filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on August 29, 2020. She further alleged that her injury caused residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Snoddy's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent agreed that she had no prior shoulder issues, that pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement finding Ms. Snoddy entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total of $70,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Snoddy agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Snoddy a lump sum payment of $70,000.00 for pain and suffering.