Lisa Regina Vandenberg v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Lisa Regina Vandenberg filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 20, 2022. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, a Table injury, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site.

The respondent also confirmed that her condition persisted for more than six months and that she met all other legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of $108,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,508.27 for past unreimbursed expenses, totaling $110,508.27. This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Petitioner.