Jennel L. Palermo v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Jennel L. Palermo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on November 24, 2021.

She claimed her symptoms lasted for longer than six months. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent agreed that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 22, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 4, 2024, the parties stipulated to an award of $52,885.84, which included $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $385.84 for past unreimbursed expenses. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount on May 6, 2024.