Christina Ramirez v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Christina Ramirez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 11, 2020, alleging that she suffered a Table injury, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), as a result of her influenza vaccination on October 3, 2018. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Ramirez is entitled to compensation, as her injury satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent also confirmed that the case met other statutory and jurisdictional requirements, including timely filing and suffering residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms.

Ramirez entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 18, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $70,000.00 for all damages, including pain and suffering.

Ms. Ramirez, identified as a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Ramirez a lump sum payment of $70,000.00.