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

Sandra Fox filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 26, 2020. She claimed the injury was a Table injury and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met the legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 8, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 10, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $203.00 for unreimbursed expenses, totaling $55,203.00. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

On November 14, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Sandra Fox a lump sum payment of $55,203.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.