Rivkalaia Rokeach v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Rivkalaia Rokeach, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 4, 2021. Within 48 hours, she developed left shoulder pain and was diagnosed with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

She alleged that her symptoms lasted for more than six months and that she had no prior history of shoulder issues. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that her pain occurred within 48 hours of 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. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to damages.

Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Rivkalaia Rokeach a total of $77,893.66, comprising $77,500.00 for pain and suffering and $393.66 for past unreimbursable expenses.