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

Betty Conn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on November 13, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms.

Conn's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master ruled that Ms.

Conn was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, in a decision on damages, the court awarded Ms.

Conn a total of $66,355.56. This amount included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,355.56 for past unreimbursable expenses, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.