Trella Adams v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Trella Adams filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 22, 2022, alleging a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on October 20, 2020. She stated the vaccination was administered in the United States, her symptoms persisted for more than six months, and no prior action or compensation had been sought for this injury.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain within 48 hours post-vaccination, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified cause for the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Trella Adams entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 3, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering, which the petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Trella Adams a lump sum payment of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering.