Deanna Robitille v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Deanna Robitille filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 15, 2020. She stated that the vaccine was received in the United States, her symptoms persisted for more than six months, and she had not received other compensation or filed a civil action.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that her pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. Respondent also agreed that she met the legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the entitlement ruling and the respondent's concession, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties agreed to a total award of $101,712.25, which included $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,712.25 for past unreimbursable expenses. This lump sum payment was awarded to Deanna Robitille, who is a competent adult.