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

Joyce Allred filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table injury of shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 7, 2020. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours post-vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement finding Joyce Allred entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $52,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master accepted the proffer and awarded Joyce Allred a lump sum payment of $52,500.00 for pain and suffering.