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

Erica Ramsey filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 11, 2022. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain was limited to the injection site.

The respondent also agreed that Ms. Ramsey suffered the sequelae of her injury for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of damages.

The decision awarded Ms. Ramsey a total of $69,483.73, comprising $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,983.73 for past unreimbursable expenses.