Angela Risner v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Angela Risner 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 November 9, 2021. She claimed the injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Following the Ruling on Entitlement, a Decision Awarding Damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $47,000.00 for pain and suffering and $200.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Ms. Risner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded a total lump sum of $47,200.00 to Angela Risner, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.