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

Sheila Flynn 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 receiving an influenza vaccination on September 28, 2022. She further alleged that the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, recommending an award of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Sheila Flynn a lump sum payment of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering.

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