Marangelis Berrios-Cruz v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2025)

Marangelis Berrios-Cruz 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 20, 2022. She further alleged that she suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to her left shoulder. The case proceeded as a Table claim for SIRVA.

The parties stipulated to an award of $95,712.60, which includes $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $712.60 for past unreimbursable expenses. The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement and a decision awarding damages, granting the stipulated award.