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

Teresa Scarborough filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 23, 2021, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her September 30, 2020 influenza vaccination. She alleged the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that no prior award or settlement had been made.

The Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner met the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury. On June 9, 2023, a ruling on entitlement found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On August 14, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating Petitioner agreed to an award of $140,000.00 for pain and suffering and $22.94 for past unreimbursable expenses. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on September 18, 2023, awarding Petitioner a total lump sum of $140,022.94.