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

Bethany Bier 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 vaccine on October 13, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 18, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 18, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which the petitioner agreed to.

The proffer detailed an award of $140,000.00 for pain and suffering, $300.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $1,137.47 for lost wages, totaling $141,437.47. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Bethany Bier on November 22, 2023, concluding the case.