Louis Ciminieri v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Louis Ciminieri filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar-13) vaccine administered on February 4, 2019. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Ciminieri is entitled to compensation, agreeing that his injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids for Interpretation for SIRVA. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and the statutory severity requirement was met.

Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The respondent proffered an award of $52,930.21, which included $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $430.21 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Mr. Ciminieri, an adult, agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum payment to Mr. Ciminieri.