Abigail Bonoff v. HHS - Meningococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2026)

Abigail Bonoff filed a petition for compensation on September 22, 2025, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving two meningococcal vaccines on April 24, 2024. She stated that the injury was a defined Table injury and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Bonoff was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met all requirements under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 18, 2026, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on May 22, 2026, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $83,168.53, which included $80,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,168.53 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Bonoff agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the recommended lump sum payment of $83,168.53.