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

Margaret Hand filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on November 2, 2021. She further alleged that she sustained her injury for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior history of shoulder pain, that pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties stipulated to damages.

The court awarded Margaret Hand a lump sum payment of $75,000.00 for pain and suffering.