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

Margo Moses filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury following an influenza vaccination received on October 13, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration), a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent noted that Ms. Moses had no prior history of shoulder pain, that her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition could explain the pain.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Moses entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The decision awarding damages granted Ms.

Moses a lump sum payment of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering. No award was made for past unreimbursable expenses as none were presented.

The case was resolved through a proffer on award of compensation, and judgment was entered accordingly.