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

Lori Miller filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 1, 2021. She claimed the injury was administered in the United States and resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

Respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder, occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and no other condition could explain her symptoms.

The respondent also confirmed she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Following the ruling on entitlement, damages were awarded pursuant to respondent's proffer, to which petitioner agreed.

The court awarded Lori Miller a lump sum payment of $77,500.00 for pain and suffering.