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

Samantha Sny filed a petition on January 7, 2021, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 23, 2019.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On September 9, 2022, Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, stating that her condition met the criteria for SIRVA as a Table Injury.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on September 9, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 17, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $67,003.11, which included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,003.11 for out-of-pocket expenses.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on November 17, 2022, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $67,003.11, payable to Samantha Sny, who was identified as a competent adult. Petitioner was represented by Paul R.

Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent was represented by Andrew Henning of the U.S. Department of Justice.