Violet J. Barino v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Violet J. Barino filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 2, 2018, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on February 3, 2017.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Barino was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

The respondent noted that Ms. Barino had no relevant history of prior shoulder issues, her symptoms occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 23, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 20, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer of award, recommending $92,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Barino, identified as a competent adult, agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Barino a lump sum payment of $92,500.00 on October 22, 2019.