Faustina F. Ankomah v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Faustina F. Ankomah 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 vaccine on October 16, 2021.

She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, her injury occurred within the Table's time period, and she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury.

Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms.

Ankomah a lump sum of $15,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision also noted that Petitioner received a COVID-19 vaccine on December 18, 2021, but stated that claims for COVID-19 vaccines are handled under a separate program.