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

Deana Lasseter 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 September 24, 2020. She stated her SIRVA symptoms persisted for more than six months.

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 of the vaccination, was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent agreed that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 1, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 9, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $67,739.00, which included $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $239.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $67,739.00.