Linda Seaborg v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Linda Seaborg filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a pneumococcal vaccination on March 16, 2022. She further alleged that the residual effects of her injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site. The respondent agreed that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 29, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 20, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $80,021.98.

This amount included $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $21.98 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Linda Seaborg a lump sum payment of $80,021.98.