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

Debra White filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 27, 2019. The petition was filed on February 19, 2021.

The respondent conceded that Ms. White's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she satisfied the statutory requirements, including the severity requirement of suffering residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. White entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 27, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. White agreed to.

The court awarded Ms. White a total of $45,941.78, consisting of $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $941.78 for unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.