Tori Jonet v. HHS - Influenza, vasovagal syncope with residual effects lasting more than six months (2023)

Tori Jonet filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she developed vasovagal syncope with residual effects lasting more than six months after receiving influenza and tetanus vaccines on November 15, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Jonet was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that Ms.

Jonet satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for vasovagal syncope, which occurred within the Table timeframe of one hour after vaccination, and that there was no apparent alternative cause. The respondent also acknowledged that Ms.

Jonet experienced residual effects lasting more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Jonet entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms.

Jonet agreed to. The court awarded Ms.

Jonet a lump sum payment of $90,810.00, comprising $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $810.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.