Sara D’angelo v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2018)

Sara D’Angelo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her October 28, 2016 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, with onset of pain within 48 hours after vaccination and no other condition identified to explain the pain.

The respondent further agreed that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 31, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 18, 2018, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $55,324.98, representing $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $324.98 for unreimbursable medical expenses.