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

Jenna Briggs filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on November 8, 2018. She further alleged that she suffered the residual effects of her vaccine injury for more than six months.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA. The respondent also agreed that Petitioner met the statutory requirements by suffering left-sided SIRVA for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 17, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 20, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed with.

The Chief Special Master awarded Jenna Briggs a lump sum payment of $111,774.36, representing $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,774.36 for past unreimbursable expenses. This amount was stated to compensate for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.