Ambra Rankins v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Ambra Rankins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination she received on November 2, 2018. The petition was filed on November 9, 2020.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA. Specifically, Respondent determined that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, experienced onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 3, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 21, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $105,292.39, which included $102,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,792.39 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on November 3, 2022, granting Petitioner a lump sum payment of $105,292.39.