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

Britney Vaughn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on January 11, 2022. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Vaughn is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Subsequently, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued on May 3, 2024, finding Ms. Vaughn entitled to compensation.

On July 12, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. Vaughn agreed to.

The court awarded Ms. Vaughn a lump sum of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and an additional $3,532.80 to satisfy the State of Virginia Medicaid lien.

These amounts represent compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.