Carla Pavao v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Carla Pavao filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 13, 2020, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 17, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Pavao is entitled to compensation, stating that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the revised Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford a presumption of causation if onset of SIRVA occurs within forty-eight hours after receipt of a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause. The respondent further agreed that the medical records demonstrated residual effects of her SIRVA for more than six months and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 13, 2020, finding Ms. Pavao entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 11, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $92,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Pavao agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Ms. Pavao a lump sum payment of $92,000.00.