Melvina Wong v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Melvina Wong filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 21, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 11, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Wong's medical course was consistent with a SIRVA, a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, and agreed that she met the legal prerequisites for compensation. An entitlement ruling was issued on November 16, 2018, finding her eligible for compensation.

Subsequently, on October 28, 2019, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. Ms.

Wong, identified as a competent adult, agreed to the proffered award. On December 26, 2019, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms.

Wong a total of $67,994.38, consisting of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $494.38 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses.