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

Debra Inman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on August 30, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Inman's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that Ms.

Inman had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain was localized to the injection site. Furthermore, no other condition could explain her symptoms, and her condition persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms. Inman entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $82,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Inman agreed to. The court awarded Ms.

Inman a lump sum payment of $82,500.00.