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

Sheila Woods filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 25, 2023. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on December 1, 2021.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Woods is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on April 16, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 14, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. Woods agreed to.

The decision on damages was issued on September 16, 2024. Ms.

Woods was awarded a total of $64,815.01, which included $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,315.01 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.