Eunice Hawkins v. HHS - Influenza, left arm injury (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Eunice Hawkins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging a left arm injury following an influenza vaccination she received on September 13, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms.
Hawkins is entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that her claim meets the Table criteria for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).
Specifically, the respondent noted that Ms. Hawkins had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain began within forty-eight hours of the vaccination, and that her symptoms were limited to the injection site shoulder.
The respondent also confirmed that the claim was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Ms. Hawkins met the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months.
Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Hawkins entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent had proffered an award of $30,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.
Hawkins agreed to. The court awarded Ms.
Hawkins a lump sum payment of $30,000.00 for her pain and suffering.