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

Cara Fowler 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 vaccine received on October 7, 2020. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on March 18, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 19, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed with.

The decision on damages, issued on September 25, 2024, awarded Cara Fowler a total of $105,291.37. This amount included $105,000.00 for pain and suffering and $291.37 to satisfy a Medicaid lien.

The award was made as a lump sum payment to Petitioner.