Ariana Drivdahl v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Ariana Drivdahl filed a petition on February 24, 2021, alleging she received an influenza vaccine on November 11, 2020, and subsequently developed a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). She claimed the injury persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Drivdahl was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition met the criteria for SIRVA as outlined in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

Specifically, the respondent noted her lack of prior shoulder issues, the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, the localization of pain and reduced range of motion to the injected shoulder, and the absence of other explanatory conditions. The respondent also agreed that she met the statutory severity requirement of suffering residual effects for over six months and had not received prior compensation for this injury.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement was granted. Subsequently, on May 19, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $75,000.00 for all damages, which the petitioner accepted. The court awarded Ms.

Drivdahl a lump sum payment of $75,000.00.