Jasmine Dede v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Jasmine Dede filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 20, 2020, alleging a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine administered on November 21, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement to compensation.

The respondent noted that Ms. Dede had no prior history of right shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, the pain was localized to the injection site, and no other condition could explain the injury.

The respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was met. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on November 12, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record. Subsequently, on January 6, 2022, the parties submitted a proffer on damages.

The respondent proffered an award of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision on Damages on January 19, 2022, awarding Ms.

Dede a lump sum payment of $50,000.00, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act. The award was to be made via a check payable to Jasmine Dede.

Petitioner was represented by Amy A. Senerth of Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent was represented by Alexa Roggenkamp of the U.S.

Department of Justice.