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She reported pain and weakness in her left arm starting on the same day as the vaccination, which she linked to the flu shot. Medical records documented her ongoing shoulder pain and limited range of motion, with diagnoses including rotator cuff injury and bursitis. The respondent initially opposed compensation, arguing that the injury did not meet the severity requirement of six months of residual effects and that the onset of pain was not clearly within 48 hours of vaccination. However, the Chief Special Master found that Petitioner established the severity of her injury and that the onset of pain more likely than not occurred within 48 hours of vaccination. The court determined that Lisa Plaza met the criteria for a Table SIRVA and was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Lisa Plaza a lump sum payment of $49,192.88, which included $49,000.00 for pain and suffering and $192.88 for past unreimbursable expenses. 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