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

Amy Congilose filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 21, 2020. The respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that Petitioner experienced residual effects for more than six months. Based on the concession and the evidence, entitlement was granted.

Subsequently, the respondent proffered an award of $83,730.89, comprised of $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,230.89 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded this amount as a lump sum payment.