Amanda Farlin v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Amanda Farlin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 13, 2020. She stated the vaccine was received in the United States, her symptoms continued for more than six months, and she had no prior awards or settlements for this condition.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Farlin is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that she satisfied the Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation criteria for SIRVA, noting her lack of prior shoulder issues, the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, the limitation of pain and reduced range of motion to the injection site, and the absence of any other condition to explain her symptoms. The respondent also confirmed she met the filing, location, and duration requirements.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Farlin entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Ms.

Farlin should be awarded $69,490.62, which included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,490.62 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Farlin agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master awarded Ms.

Farlin the lump sum of $69,490.62.