Amy Lalla v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Amy Lalla filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 29, 2019. The petition stated that her symptoms persisted for more than six months and that she had not received prior compensation for this injury.

Respondent conceded entitlement, finding that Ms. Lalla met the criteria for a Table SIRVA injury, including no prior shoulder issues, symptom onset within 48 hours of vaccination, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explaining her symptoms.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 1, 2022. Subsequently, on January 13, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The parties agreed to an award of $97,882.37, comprising $97,500.00 for pain and suffering and $382.37 for past unreimbursable expenses. The decision dated February 28, 2023, awarded Ms.

Lalla the stipulated amount.