Stephanie Scotto v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Stephanie Scotto 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 she received on January 6, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Scotto was entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a SIRVA.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent represented that Ms.

Scotto agreed with the proffered award of $50,834.83, which comprised $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $834.83 for unreimbursed medical expenses. The Chief Special Master awarded Ms.

Scotto the stipulated lump sum payment. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and Ms.

Scotto was compensated for her SIRVA.