Tina Furlano v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Tina Furlano filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) to her left shoulder as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 4, 2016. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, stating her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent further agreed that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 6, 2019, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 6, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $62,500.00 in pain and suffering damages, to which the petitioner agreed. The Chief Special Master awarded Tina Furlano a lump sum payment of $62,500.00.