Helen Gant-Farley v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Helen Gant-Farley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on September 26, 2022, and subsequently suffered a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on January 28, 2025, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 20, 2025, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.

The decision on damages, issued on March 24, 2025, awarded Helen Gant-Farley a lump sum of $65,000.00 for pain and suffering. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the parties stipulated to the award amount.