Anastacia Salcedo v. HHS - Influenza, right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Anastacia Salcedo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on October 23, 2018, and subsequently suffered a right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The injury reportedly continued for more than six months.

The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, stating that Ms. Salcedo had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain and reduced range of motion began within 48 hours of the vaccination, were limited to the injection site, and that no other condition explained her symptoms.

The respondent also agreed that the injury's effects persisted for over six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms.

Salcedo entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer agreement.

The respondent recommended an award of $45,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Salcedo agreed to.

The court awarded Ms. Salcedo a lump sum of $45,000.00 for pain and suffering.