Dolores Fernandes v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Dolores Fernandes filed a petition on January 12, 2021, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on October 11, 2018. The respondent conceded entitlement, stating that Ms.

Fernandes had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain began within 48 hours of vaccination, and the symptoms were localized to the vaccinated shoulder. The respondent also agreed that the injury lasted more than six months, satisfying the Table injury requirement.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 15, 2022, finding Ms. Fernandes entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 4, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $105,010.00, which included $105,000.00 for pain and suffering and $10.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Fernandes agreed with this proposed award. On December 7, 2022, the court issued a decision awarding Dolores Fernandes a lump sum payment of $105,010.00.