Carol D’angelo v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Carol D’Angelo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 29, 2018, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 2, 2016. She stated the vaccination occurred in the United States, her symptoms began within 48 hours, and she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent reviewed the case and conceded that Ms. D’Angelo's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA.

The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was met. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found that Ms.

D’Angelo is entitled to compensation. The decision was a ruling on entitlement, with damages to be determined later.