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

Julie Parrish 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 vaccine on October 21, 2019. The injury was a defined Table injury, and she alleged she received the vaccine in the United States and suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, as she satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 18, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 21, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering.