Connie Suzann Mundinger v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Connie Suzann Mundinger filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 6, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
In a prior ruling on entitlement, the court found that the vaccine was administered in Petitioner's left arm and that the onset of her SIRVA occurred within 48 hours of vaccination. Respondent conceded that Petitioner had satisfied the criteria for SIRVA set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.
Based on this concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer on an award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.
The court awarded Connie Suzann Mundinger a lump sum payment of $45,990.62, comprising $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $990.62 for past unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.