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

Rene Newman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 3, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on March 28, 2024, finding Ms. Newman entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 29, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $72,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,866.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $74,366.00. Ms.

Newman agreed with this proffered award. On July 9, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Ms.

Newman a lump sum payment of $74,366.00 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.