Gayle Mitchell v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Gayle Mitchell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of an influenza vaccination received on November 6, 2022. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Mitchell was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent noted that she had no prior history of 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.

Furthermore, no other condition was identified to explain her symptoms, and she suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 13, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 18, 2025, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $6,178.27 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $101,178.27.

Ms. Mitchell agreed with this proffered award, and the Chief Special Master awarded this amount as compensation for all damages available under the Act.