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

Carrie Berry 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 28, 2020. She further alleged that she suffered residual symptoms for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Berry is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA.

The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Ms. Berry satisfied the statutory severity requirement.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the court found Ms. Berry entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $68,000.00 for pain and suffering. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.

The decision awarding damages was issued on August 11, 2023.