Dilean Frani v. HHS - HPV, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Dilean Frani filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine received on June 2, 2020. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered sequelae of her injury for more than six months, and had not received prior compensation.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her medical course was consistent with a Table SIRVA, and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. Respondent proffered an award of $82,640.00, comprised of $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $140.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Petitioner this lump sum payment.