Ramona Miranda Baez v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Ramona Miranda Baez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccination on December 29, 2017, and thereafter suffered from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that Ms.

Baez is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria for a Table injury with onset within 48 hours and no apparent alternative cause. The medical records also demonstrated that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

Consequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, a damages decision was entered based on a proffer agreement between the parties.

Ms. Baez was awarded a total of $269,231.24, which included $120,000.00 for pain and suffering, $27,286.50 for past lost earnings, and $121,664.74 for past unreimbursed medical expenses.

The award was structured as lump sum payments, with some payments made jointly to Ms. Baez and her medical providers.