Zehra Rizvi v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Zehra Rizvi filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 3, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms. Rizvi suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.
A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 2, 2022, finding Ms. Rizvi entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on October 24, 2022, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer. Respondent recommended an award of $110,115.79, which included $105,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,115.79 for mileage and unreimbursed expenses.
Ms. Rizvi, an adult, agreed with the proffered award.
The court awarded the lump sum payment as stated in the proffer, representing compensation for all damages.