Stella Borou v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Stella Borou 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 vaccination received on November 3, 2022. She further alleged that the sequelae of her injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on November 22, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 24, 2025, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Stella Borou should be awarded $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $366.01 for unreimbursable expenses, which the petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on February 27, 2025, awarding Stella Borou a total lump sum payment of $60,366.01 for pain and suffering and unreimbursable expenses.