Sheri Rocca v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Sheri Rocca filed a petition alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) in her left shoulder following an influenza vaccination on November 16, 2015. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine, with no other cause identified.

The respondent also agreed that she met the statutory requirements for entitlement to compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 7, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 7, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties agreed to a total award of $167,293.39, which included $50,575.66 for lost earnings, $110,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $6,717.73 for past unreimbursable expenses.

A decision awarding damages was issued on March 23, 2018, granting the lump sum payment to Sheri Rocca.