Jeanne M. Quattromani v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Jeanne M. Quattromani filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 28, 2020.

The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding her injury consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.

Specifically, Respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours post-vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection site shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. Respondent also agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 17, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 14, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $84,050.00, representing $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,550.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on October 20, 2023, awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $84,050.00.