Allison Conine v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Allison Conine filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a Table left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on November 2, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report and proffer conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed 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. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision on damages was issued. The respondent represented that Petitioner agreed to his proffer on an award of compensation.

The court awarded a lump sum of $47,675.82, which included $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $175.82 for past unreimbursable expenses. This amount was intended to compensate for all damages available under the Act.