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

Olga Capkeviciene filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Table injury, specifically shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), as a result of her influenza vaccination on December 23, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Capkeviciene was entitled to compensation, finding that she met the criteria for a SIRVA Table injury. Specifically, she had no prior history of shoulder pain, her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder that received the vaccine.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 23, 2021, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 6, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $65,687.90, which included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $687.90 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Capkeviciene agreed with this proffered award.

On November 17, 2021, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Capkeviciene the sum of $65,687.90.