Anna Sinopoli v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Anna Sinopoli filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine she received on October 23, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Sinopoli suffered a Table SIRVA and that no other causes for her injury were identified. The respondent also confirmed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied.

Based on the respondent's concession and the medical records, the court found Ms. Sinopoli entitled to compensation for her left upper extremity SIRVA and its related sequelae.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proffered that Ms.

Sinopoli should be awarded $90,000.00 in actual pain and suffering, to which Ms. Sinopoli agreed.

The court accepted this proffer and awarded Ms. Sinopoli a lump sum payment of $90,000.00.