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

Margrit Nigro 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 November 21, 2017. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered a Table SIRVA and satisfied the statutory six-month sequela requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 23, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 28, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $90,000.00.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master found that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the proffer and awarded a lump sum payment of $90,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.

Judgment was entered accordingly.