Serina Johnson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Serina Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination she received on November 12, 2019. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, noting that her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site and occurred within 48 hours of vaccination.
The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and her symptoms persisted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Serina Johnson entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $85,031.83 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, plus $618.35 to satisfy a Medicaid lien. The total award amounted to $85,650.00.