Annika Olsen-Santoro v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Annika Olsen-Santoro filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 2, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 10, 2023, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 20, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering, which the petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the petitioner a lump sum payment of $50,000.00 on October 24, 2023, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.