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

Betty Farmer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 27, 2022. She alleged that she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 21, 2021.

This was identified as a defined Table injury. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating her injury is consistent with SIRVA and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 11, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 31, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

Petitioner was awarded $57,884.38, which includes $57,500.00 for pain and suffering and $384.38 for past unreimbursable expenses. The award was made as a lump sum payment to Betty Farmer, who is a competent adult.