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

JeanmarIE WALSH filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 18, 2022. She further alleged that she has suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating her injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, she had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within forty-eight hours post-vaccination, pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained her pain.

Respondent agreed that Petitioner satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 18, 2025, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 4, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $57,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $57,500.00 for pain and suffering, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.