Regina Sarcone v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Regina Sarcone filed a petition on November 16, 2018, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on or about October 18, 2017, and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent denied that Ms. Sarcone sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that her condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on July 1, 2020, agreeing to an award of compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran reviewed the stipulation, found it reasonable, and adopted it as the decision. Ms.

Sarcone was awarded a lump sum of $55,779.17, payable to her, representing compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Petitioner was represented by Nicholas Edward Bunch of White, Getgey & Meyer, and respondent was represented by Linda Sara Renzi of the U.S. Department of Justice.