Lori Hess-Rosio v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Lori Hess-Rosio 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 vaccination on January 3, 2022. She further alleged that the injury caused residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's 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, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Lori Hess-Rosio entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation. The respondent proffered that Lori Hess-Rosio should be awarded $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $213.07 to satisfy a Medicaid lien.

Lori Hess-Rosio agreed with this proffered award. The decision awarding damages granted a lump sum payment of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $213.07 to satisfy the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien, for a total award of $95,213.07.