Amanda Washkalavitch v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Amanda Washkalavitch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 10, 2020. She alleged that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 4, 2019.

The injury met the Table definition for SIRVA. Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury satisfied the criteria in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

On March 18, 2022, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 2, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

On June 16, 2022, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering.