Alejandra Fajardo v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Alejandra Fajardo 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 November 9, 2018. She stated that she received the vaccine in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had filed no lawsuits.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder, and that her symptoms began within 48 hours of vaccination. The Respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the U.S., and Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on March 14, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 14, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total award of $127,383.10 in pain and suffering, past unreimbursable expenses, and lost wages, plus an additional $2,175.29 for past unreimbursable vaccine-related expenses payable jointly to Petitioner and Link Revenue Resources.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on December 15, 2022, totaling $129,558.40.