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

Lolita Brache filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on September 26, 2022. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision on damages was issued.

The parties agreed to the respondent's proffer for an award. The court awarded Lolita Brache a total of $82,997.35, which included $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,997.35 for past unreimbursable expenses.

This award was intended to cover all damages available under the Act.