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

Elizabeth Gompf filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on December 1, 2020. She alleged the vaccine was received in the United States, she experienced sequelae from her injury for more than six months, and had not received other compensation.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table, including timely filing, receipt of the vaccine in the U.S., and suffering residual effects for more than six months. Based on the record and Respondent's concession, entitlement was granted.

Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating Petitioner should be awarded $110,946.00, comprised of $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $946.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $110,946.00.