Amy Emilita v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Amy Emilita filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on November 25, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

On October 10, 2023, Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. On October 12, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On March 8, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation indicating Petitioner should be awarded $116,330.00, comprised of $115,000.00 in pain and suffering and $1,330.00 in past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $116,330.00.