Maya Federman v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Maya Federman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 18, 2019. She stated that she received the vaccine in the United States and that her SIRVA persisted for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms. Federman is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA, and that she timely filed her case, received the vaccine in the United States, and met the statutory severity requirement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 17, 2022, finding Ms.

Federman entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 28, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms.

Federman should be awarded $45,251.96, which included $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $251.96 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Federman agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Federman a lump sum payment of $45,251.96.