Chloe Wurth v. HHS - Meningococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Chloe Wurth 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 a meningococcal vaccination she received on July 25, 2022. She alleged that her injury was a Table injury and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner was entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, 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 the petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement finding Chloe Wurth entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $92,500.00 for pain and suffering and $8,724.55 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $101,224.55. The petitioner agreed with this proposed award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Chloe Wurth a lump sum payment of $101,224.55.