Ashlee Rodriguez v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Ashlee Rodriguez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 17, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Rodriguez is entitled to compensation, as she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA, with onset less than 48 hours after vaccination and no apparent alternative cause. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 7, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 18, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $129,173.16. This amount includes $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, $3,796.41 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $376.75 for past lost earnings.

The decision awarding damages was issued on February 10, 2021, granting the lump sum payment to Ms. Rodriguez.