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

Adora Schneiders filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 11, 2020. She further alleged that her injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no pre-existing shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours post-vaccination, and no other condition explained her pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Consequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent proffered an award of $105,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Schneiders agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Ms.

Schneiders.