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

Melissa Cast filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 29, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 11, 2016. Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 22, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 9, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,133.40 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $97,133.40.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on December 13, 2021, granting a lump sum payment of $97,133.40 to Melissa Cast, who is a competent adult.