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

Lauren Naude 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 vaccination on September 15, 2021. She further alleged that the residual effects of her injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding 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. Consequently, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued on March 28, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 2, 2024, the Respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, recommending an award of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on June 3, 2024, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.