Muriel J. Lyons v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Muriel J. Lyons filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine she received on December 16, 2020.

She alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, her SIRVA persisted for more than six months, and 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 forty-eight hours after vaccination, was limited to the shoulder of injection, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Muriel J.

Lyons entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award.

The court awarded Muriel J. Lyons a lump sum payment of $155,000.00 for pain and suffering.