Sarah Schwob v. HHS - Influenza, right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Sarah Schwob filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of the influenza vaccine she received on October 27, 2021. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that her injury was consistent with a right-sided SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting no prior history of shoulder issues, pain within 48 hours of vaccination limited to the injection site, and no other identified condition to explain the pain. The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Sarah Schwob entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $52,000.00 for pain and suffering, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Sarah Schwob a lump sum payment of $52,000.00 for pain and suffering.