Larissa Aidone v. HHS - Influenza, left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Larissa Aidone filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 9, 2020. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 11, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 14, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed with.

The Chief Special Master awarded Larissa Aidone a lump sum payment of $117,500.00 for pain and suffering, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.