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

Therese Jackson 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 vaccine on September 29, 2020. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, her injuries lasted more than six months, and she had not filed a civil action or received other compensation.

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 post-vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for over six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Therese Jackson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties stipulated to an award of $90,040.89, which included $89,500.00 for pain and suffering and $540.89 for past unreimbursable expenses. This amount was to be paid as a lump sum to Therese Jackson.