Rina Schnaufer v. HHS - Hepatitis A, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Rina Schnaufer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Hepatitis A vaccine administered on August 24, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, stating that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Following this, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $108,456.20, comprised of $107,500.00 for pain and suffering and $956.20 for out-of-pocket expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master reviewed the record and awarded Petitioner the lump sum of $108,456.20, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.