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

Sherri Smilow filed a petition alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 12, 2020. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On September 11, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms. Smilow entitled to compensation for her SIRVA, which is a defined Table injury.

Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation on September 20, 2023, indicating that Ms. Smilow should be awarded $65,000.00 for past pain and suffering.

The proffer stated that Ms. Smilow agreed with the proffered award.

Based on the record, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Smilow entitled to the award as stated in the proffer.

The decision awarded a lump sum payment of $65,000.00 for actual pain and suffering. The petition was filed on April 12, 2022, and the decision awarding damages was issued on October 23, 2023.