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

Carrie Stewart filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on November 12, 2020. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding her injury consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 13, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 23, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. Petitioner was awarded a total of $111,106.04, which included $107,500.00 for pain and suffering, $3,434.63 for unreimbursable expenses, and $171.41 for lost wages.

Petitioner, an adult, agreed with the proffered award. The decision awarding damages was issued on June 3, 2024.