Yaniris Gonzalez v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Yaniris Gonzalez filed a petition on August 26, 2020, alleging that she sustained right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 20, 2016. The respondent conceded entitlement, determining that Ms.

Gonzalez satisfied the criteria for a Table injury, specifically SIRVA with onset within forty-eight hours and no apparent alternative cause, and experienced residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 26, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation.

On December 1, 2021, the parties submitted a proffer for award of compensation. The respondent recommended an award of $105,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,997.27 to satisfy a New York Medicaid lien, totaling $109,997.27.

Ms. Gonzalez, identified as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

The decision dated January 6, 2022, awarded the compensation as stated in the proffer.