Bethany Bunce Cunha v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Bethany Bunce Cunha filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 3, 2019, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination received on October 14, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Cunha was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no prior shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to the injection site. The case proceeded as a Table injury claim.

On June 9, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms. Cunha entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 27, 2021, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer agreement between the parties. Ms.

Cunha was awarded a lump sum payment of $87,800.00, which included $87,500.00 for pain and suffering and $300.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.