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

Juliet Hawk filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 16, 2021. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Ms. Hawk suffered the effects of her injury for more than six months and met all legal requirements for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 24, 2023, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 15, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,559.09 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $63,559.09.

Ms. Hawk, an adult, agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount on May 20, 2024.