Stephanie E. Sitton v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Stephanie E. Sitton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on September 28, 2020.

She further alleged that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the intramuscular vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent agreed that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 26, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 6, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to, recommending $87,458.02. This amount included $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,458.02 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount on September 11, 2024, as a lump sum payment to Stephanie Sitton.