Alexis Collins v. HHS - Meningococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Alexis Collins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a meningococcal vaccination on April 25, 2022. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting 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 shoulder.

The respondent agreed that Petitioner had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 20, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 8, 2025, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Alexis Collins a total of $76,369.65, comprising $65,000.00 for pain and suffering, $562.96 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $10,806.69 for past lost wages.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.