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

Christine Lawrence filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on September 11, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent further agreed that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 27, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 2, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $75,023.50, which included $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $23.50 for unreimbursed medical expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $75,023.50 on February 5, 2024.