Theresa Buoni v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Theresa Buoni filed a petition for compensation on December 15, 2020, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 9, 2019. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Buoni is entitled to compensation, determining that her injury met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent found that she had no prior relevant shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 26, 2022, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 10, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $53,244.47, including $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $744.47 for past unreimbursable expenses.

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

A decision awarding damages was issued on February 13, 2023, granting the lump sum payment of $53,244.47.