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

Sally Achramowicz filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on January 19, 2018. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.

The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the petitioner satisfied the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 20, 2019, finding Sally Achramowicz entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 28, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Sally Achramowicz should be awarded $78,922.24, which she agreed to. This amount represented $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,922.24 for expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on June 29, 2020, granting a lump sum payment of $78,922.24 to Sally Achramowicz.