Sandra Lucchesi v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Sandra Lucchesi filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 28, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 29, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Lucchesi was entitled to compensation, finding she met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued.

The parties were unable to agree on damages, leading to a hearing on September 24, 2021. Ms.

Lucchesi sought $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,380.00 for past unreimbursed medical expenses. The respondent proposed no more than $57,000.00 for pain and suffering, disputing a portion of the medical expenses.

The decision awarded Ms. Lucchesi $75,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,380.00 for out-of-pocket medical expenses, for a total award of $76,380.00.

The injury involved significant pain, limited range of motion, and impacted her daily life, including childcare, farm duties, and professional obligations, over an eight-month period.