Angela J. German v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Angela J. German filed a petition on December 6, 2024, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on December 13, 2021.

Ms. German stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she has suffered residual effects for more than six months, and has not filed a civil action or received other compensation for her injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on December 5, 2024, conceding that Ms. German is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that Ms. German's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the intramuscular vaccination, the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Ms. German suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all other legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms.

German entitled to compensation. The ruling was issued on December 6, 2024.

Damages are to be determined.