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

Erin Materkowski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 21, 2021. She stated the injury persisted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, 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 shoulder. The respondent also agreed that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 22, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 30, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties stipulated to an award of $60,620.51, comprising $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $620.51 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award compensates Erin Materkowski for her SIRVA.