Regina Mileouski v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Regina Mileouski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 30, 2020, alleging she suffered right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2019. She stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, her symptoms persisted for more than six months, and no other action or compensation had been sought for her injury.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior history of right shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her symptoms persisted for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation.

On December 14, 2021, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms. Mileouski entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 8, 2022, the parties filed a proffer on award of compensation. The court awarded Ms.

Mileouski a total of $74,389.02, comprising $72,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,889.02 for past unreimbursable expenses, as a lump sum payment.