Mary Ann Nguyen v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Mary Ann Nguyen 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 receiving an influenza vaccination on September 27, 2020. She further alleged that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months.
The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on October 27, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on March 26, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $112,500.00 in pain and suffering and $3,790.50 in past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.
On May 1, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $116,290.50 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.