Jasmin Flores v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Jasmin Flores filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 23, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal requirements for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement finding Jasmin Flores entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Jasmin Flores a lump sum payment of $111,184.21, which included $102,500.00 for pain and suffering, $2,374.25 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $6,309.96 for past lost wages. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.