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

Toni Rankin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 29, 2021. She further alleged that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $65,000.00 for past pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Toni Rankin a lump sum payment of $65,000.00 for actual pain and suffering.