Denise Shanno v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Denise Shanno filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination she received on October 15, 2020. The petition stated that her symptoms persisted for more than six months.
Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. Respondent also agreed that her symptoms lasted longer than six months.
Based on the concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation for SIRVA was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.
Respondent proffered an award of $67,608.50, which included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,608.50 for out-of-pocket expenses. Petitioner agreed with this award.
The court awarded Denise Shanno a lump sum payment of $67,608.50.