Meghan Elisabeth Moreno v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Meghan Elisabeth Moreno filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 8, 2021, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination on October 4, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Moreno is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on July 15, 2024, confirming her eligibility.

As the parties could not resolve damages informally, they proceeded to a hearing on September 21, 2024. Ms.

Moreno requested $60,000 for pain and suffering and $676 for medical expenses, while the respondent recommended $35,000 for pain and suffering and agreed to the medical expenses. The Chief Special Master awarded a total of $55,676.00, comprising $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $676.00 for unreimbursable medical expenses, as a lump sum payment.