Daina Cocciardi v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Daina Cocciardi filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a right shoulder injury caused by her influenza vaccination on November 11, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, recommending an award because her injury was consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and had persisted for more than six months. The respondent also stated that no other causes for the SIRVA were identified and that petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 22, 2016, finding Daina Cocciardi entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 9, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a lump sum payment of $125,000.00, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Daina Cocciardi $125,000.00 as compensation for all damages.