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

China Cicarelli filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following receipt of an influenza vaccine on March 2, 2021. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for SIRVA.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 3, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 17, 2023, the parties filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed with.

The decision on damages awarded China Cicarelli a total of $95,827.96. This amount includes $95,000.00 for pain and suffering, $250.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $577.96 to satisfy an Optum Medicaid lien.

The award was made in the form of lump sum payments.