Sharice Brown v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Sharice Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table Injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of an influenza vaccination received on November 20, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition could explain the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation. The court found Sharice Brown entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties could not resolve the issue of damages informally, leading to a hearing on April 30, 2025. The court awarded Sharice Brown $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,829.76 in actual unreimbursable expenses, for a total lump sum award of $81,829.76.