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

Courtney Ramsey 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 September 23, 2022. The petition stated her symptoms persisted for more than six months.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting 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. Respondent also agreed that her symptoms persisted for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 21, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 12, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded a total of $52,077.68, consisting of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,077.68 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. On May 20, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $52,077.68.