Jodi Fields v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Jodi Fields filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 1, 2020. She claimed her SIRVA symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her symptoms persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties stipulated to an award of $51,275.89, comprising $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,275.89 for past unreimbursable expenses. This lump sum payment was made payable to Jodi Fields, who is a competent adult.