Charlotte O’Brien v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Charlotte O’Brien filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 15, 2022. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 13, 2021.

Ms. O’Brien further alleged that she experienced residual effects from her injury for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. O’Brien is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Ms.

O’Brien is entitled to compensation. The case was proceeding to determine damages.