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

Christine Stangarone 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. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Stangarone is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, and the injury resulted in residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties stipulated to an award of $62,101.25, which included $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,101.25 for past unreimbursable expenses. This lump sum payment was made payable to Christine Stangarone, who is a competent adult.