Cris D. Salazar v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Cris D. Salazar filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the trivalent influenza vaccine on October 12, 2015.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the case and conceded that Ms. Salazar's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 7, 2018, finding Ms. Salazar entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 6, 2019, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer agreement between the parties. The respondent proffered an award of $160,233.27, which included $157,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,733.27 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Ms. Salazar, an adult, agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Ms. Salazar the lump sum of $160,233.27, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.