Sofia Jeorgina Galvan v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2022)

Sofia Jeorgina Galvan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on October 26, 2019. She further alleged that her vaccine-related injuries lasted for longer than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the affected shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. The respondent also agreed that her condition persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a proffer agreement for damages.

The respondent recommended an award of $75,086.00, comprising $73,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,586.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Sofia Jeorgina Galvan a lump sum payment of $75,086.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.