Rachel Page v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Rachel Page filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 14, 2020. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition lasted longer than six months.

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

The respondent proffered an award of $55,962.16, which included $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $962.16 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Rachel Page a lump sum payment of $55,962.16.