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

Danae Denton 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 and/or Tdap vaccination on September 23, 2020. She claimed her SIRVA symptoms persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, 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 $77,483.05 for pain and suffering and past lost wages, plus $1,862.05 to satisfy an Illinois Medicaid lien, for a total award of $79,345.05. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the petitioner, an adult, received the compensation through lump sum payments.