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

Jeanille Gatta filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 8, 2019. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, noting that Ms.

Gatta had no prior history of left shoulder pain or dysfunction, her pain began within 48 hours of the vaccination, and her symptoms were limited to her left shoulder with reduced range of motion, with no other identified condition explaining the symptoms. The case proceeded as a Table injury claim.

The respondent's proffer, which Ms. Gatta agreed to, recommended an award of compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran ruled on entitlement and awarded Ms. Gatta a lump sum payment of $53,306.34, which included $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $806.34 for past unreimbursed expenses.