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

Trudi Donovan filed a petition alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving influenza and pneumococcal conjugate (PCV-13) vaccines on September 11, 2020. The case proceeded as a Table claim, with the respondent disputing whether the Table elements were met, specifically regarding the duration of residual effects and the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination.

The court considered arguments on entitlement and damages, ultimately issuing an oral ruling on November 22, 2024, which was adopted and incorporated into this written decision. The court found that Trudi Donovan established entitlement to compensation, meeting the requirements for a Table injury, including suffering residual effects for more than six months and experiencing pain onset within 48 hours of vaccination.

Accordingly, Trudi Donovan was awarded a lump sum payment of $38,257.18, which includes $38,000.00 for pain and suffering and $257.18 for past unreimbursed expenses.