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

Brooke Wood, an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 24, 2022. The SIRVA was identified as a defined Table injury.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 25, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 4, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to. The proffer recommended an award of $92,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,952.57 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $94,452.57.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum amount to Petitioner on December 16, 2024. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was not contested.