Sandra Anzalone v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Sandra Anzalone 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 25, 2017. She stated that she received the vaccine in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received other compensation.
Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the Table definition for SIRVA. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 23, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on June 2, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $95,140.00, which included $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $140.00 for unreimbursed medical expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.
The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $95,140.00, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.