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

Johanna Bravo 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 October 7, 2022. She further alleged that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on June 14, 2024, finding Ms.

Bravo entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 8, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer recommending an award of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms.

Bravo agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on August 9, 2024, awarding Ms.

Bravo a lump sum payment of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering.