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

Gina Hura 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 vaccination received on September 22, 2021. She further alleged that her 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 that she had no prior history of shoulder pain, the pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 15, 2023, finding Gina Hura entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 28, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties stipulated to an award of $112,684.10, which included $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,684.10 for past unreimbursable expenses. This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Gina Hura.