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

Tiffany Wentworth filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 1, 2021. The respondent conceded that compensation was appropriate for a SIRVA, and the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement finding Ms.

Wentworth entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties filed a proffer on the award of compensation.

The respondent recommended an award of $68,104.73, comprised of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and $5,604.73 for unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Wentworth agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master awarded Tiffany Wentworth a lump sum payment of $68,104.73, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The case was filed on October 6, 2022, and the final decision awarding damages was issued on November 17, 2023.