Chantel Gissentanner v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Chantel Gissentanner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 25, 2023. She alleged that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 12, 2020.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also confirmed that her condition had residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Chantel Gissentanner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 11, 2025, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent proffered an award of $52,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Chantel Gissentanner agreed to. The court awarded this lump sum payment to compensate for all damages available under the Act.