Kirsten Somarelli v. HHS - Meningococcal, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Kirsten Somarelli filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving a BexSero-Serogroup B Meningococcal vaccine on June 18, 2018. The petition stated she received the vaccination in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, noting the absence of prior shoulder issues, the timing of the pain post-vaccination, and the duration of symptoms. Based on this concession and the medical records, entitlement to compensation was granted.

Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $55,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master awarded Kirsten Somarelli a lump sum payment of $55,000.00.