Natasha Itchkavich v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury (2018)

Natasha Itchkavich filed a petition for compensation on April 18, 2017, alleging she suffered a right shoulder injury as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 7, 2015. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

The respondent noted that the petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain was limited to the injected shoulder, with no other condition explaining the symptoms. The ruling on entitlement was issued on November 28, 2017, by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 1, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $85,991.00, which the petitioner agreed to. On August 29, 2018, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey awarded Natasha Itchkavich a lump sum payment of $85,991.00.

Petitioner was represented by John Caldwell and Joseph Alexander Vuckovich of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA. Respondent was represented by Justine Elizabeth Walters of the U.S.

Department of Justice.