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

Tina Nackos filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 4, 2024, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on October 11, 2021. She further alleged that the injury resulted in sequelae 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 met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued on December 27, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On April 9, 2025, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $122,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,429.55 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $125,929.55. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on May 22, 2025, awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $125,929.55 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.