Janis Rockey v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Janis Rockey 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 receiving an influenza vaccine on September 21, 2020. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months.
The respondent conceded that Petitioner met the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury and that there was no evidence that anything other than the flu vaccine caused her injury. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on June 6, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on August 8, 2023, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master awarded Janis Rockey a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 in pain and suffering.