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

Andres Visconde filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 14, 2020. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Visconde satisfied the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table and all other legal requirements for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 27, 2023, finding Mr.

Visconde entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 10, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Mr.

Visconde agreed to. The decision awarding damages, issued on August 2, 2023, granted Mr.

Visconde a lump sum payment of $82,525.00. This amount included $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $25.00 for unreimbursable medical expenses, representing all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.