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

Laura Cymansky filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 6, 2020. The respondent conceded that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Laura Cymansky entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Laura Cymansky should be awarded $138,967.91, representing $130,000.00 for pain and suffering and $8,967.91 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Laura Cymansky agreed with the proffered award. The court awarded Laura Cymansky a lump sum payment of $138,967.91.