Evelyn Valdivieso v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Evelyn Valdivieso filed a petition on January 7, 2021, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 8, 2020. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On March 6, 2023, the Respondent conceded that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation. The Respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Petitioner met the statutory severity requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 6, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On June 1, 2023, the Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarding damages was issued on July 11, 2023. Petitioner was awarded a lump sum payment of $50,611.99, which included $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $611.99 for past unreimbursable expenses.