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

Amy Watkins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 29, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Consequently, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued on May 8, 2024, finding Amy Watkins entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 22, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which the petitioner agreed to.

The decision on damages, issued on August 26, 2024, awarded Amy Watkins a total of $84,912.32. This amount included $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,412.32 for past lost earnings, to be paid as a lump sum.