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

Deborah Dapkus, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2022. Within 48 hours, she developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

She alleged that her symptoms persisted for more than six months. The respondent conceded that her 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 post-vaccination, was limited to the injection site shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that her condition lasted more than six months and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. The case proceeded as a Table claim.

Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award. Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Deborah Dapkus a total of $57,170.00, comprising $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,170.00 for unreimbursable expenses.