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

Linda Wilson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 18, 2020. She stated she had no prior history of shoulder pain, that the pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and that no other condition could explain her symptoms.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Wilson was entitled to compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 17, 2024, finding her eligible. Subsequently, on September 18, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $40,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Wilson agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Wilson a lump sum payment of $40,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing all damages available under the Act. The case was treated as a Table injury claim for SIRVA.