Elizabeth Jackman v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Elizabeth Jackman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on September 30, 2022. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Jackman is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination in the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

An entitlement ruling was issued on December 30, 2024, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on March 11, 2025, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties stipulated to an award of $106,426.52, which includes $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $11,426.52 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award was to be paid as a lump sum through Ms.

Jackman's counsel's IOLTA account.