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

Yvonne Romo 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 vaccination she received on September 22, 2020. The petition was filed on July 30, 2021.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, finding that she had no prior shoulder issues, experienced pain within 48 hours of the vaccination, and that the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder. Respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury lasted more than six months.

Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. The parties subsequently agreed to a proffer of award.

The decision on May 23, 2023, awarded Yvonne Romo a total of $52,897.64, comprising $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $397.64 for past unreimbursable expenses.