Jessica Joyce v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2024)

Jessica Joyce filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 25, 2023, alleging a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, also known as SIRVA, following an influenza vaccine received on January 12, 2022. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on December 1, 2023, conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

On December 4, 2023, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding Jessica Joyce entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 14, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, stating that Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision on Damages on August 14, 2024, awarding Jessica Joyce a total of $118,153.56.

This award comprised a lump sum of $107,500.00 for pain and suffering, $8,972.81 for lost earnings, and $1,680.75 for past unreimbursable expenses, payable to Petitioner by check. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, or treatments.

Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP, and the respondent was represented by Voris Edward Johnson of the U.S.

Department of Justice.