Julia Randazzo v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Julia Randazzo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on October 4, 2017. The respondent conceded that her injury met the requirements of a Table injury claim for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.

The case proceeded to a damages determination. Ms.

Randazzo experienced left shoulder pain approximately three weeks after her vaccination, which persisted for about ten months and was rated between 6 to 8 out of 10. She underwent surgical intervention for her condition.

Following surgery and physical therapy, her condition improved, though she continued to experience some pain. The court considered prior SIRVA awards and the specifics of Ms.

Randazzo's case, including the severity and duration of her pain and the treatment she received. The court found that her 2020 shoulder issues were not sufficiently linked to the original SIRVA due to a significant gap in treatment and her own report of good recovery from the surgery.

Ultimately, the court awarded Julia Randazzo $125,360.00, comprising $125,000.00 for pain and suffering and $360.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.