Rebecca S. Melgares v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Rebecca S. Melgares filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 20, 2014.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms. Melgares' injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met the statutory requirements for compensation, including experiencing the condition for more than six months.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, as SIRVA is recognized under the Vaccine Injury Table. Following the concession of entitlement, the parties submitted a joint stipulation for damages.

On November 17, 2016, the Chief Special Master awarded Ms. Melgares a total of $148,363.83 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This award was based on the stipulation and covered her SIRVA injury.