Denise Watts v. HHS - Prevnar 13, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Denise Watts filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Prevnar 13 vaccination she received on March 13, 2019. Her symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, noting she had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to the injected shoulder. The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was met.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, the respondent proffered an award of $48,542.31, representing $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,042.31 for out-of-pocket expenses, which the petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded this amount as a lump sum payment.