Melani Depetro v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Melani Depetro filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination on October 19, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
A fact ruling found that her symptoms manifested within 48 hours of the vaccination. Respondent conceded that Petitioner suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.
Based on this concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.
Respondent proffered an award of $55,701.85, comprising $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $701.85 for past out-of-pocket expenses, to which Petitioner agreed. The court awarded Petitioner the lump sum of $55,701.85.