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

Connie Rosenkranz filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 20, 2021. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent confirmed that Ms. Rosenkranz had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition could explain the pain.

Furthermore, she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $64,155.14, comprising $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,155.14 for unreimbursable expenses, which Ms.

Rosenkranz agreed to. The court awarded this lump sum payment to Ms.

Rosenkranz, who is a competent adult.