Jody Radis v. HHS - Influenza, rotator cuff tendinosis in her left shoulder (2015)

Jody Radis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered from rotator cuff tendinosis in her left shoulder as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 26, 2011. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms.

Radis is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the alleged injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), that the temporal association between the vaccination and the onset of symptoms was medically appropriate, and that there was no other identifiable cause for her injury.

The Special Master reviewed the record and found that Ms. Radis is entitled to compensation, and the matter proceeded to the damages phase.

On April 24, 2015, the parties filed a proffer on an award of compensation. Ms.

Radis agreed to compensation in the amount of $162,339.85, which was to cover life care expenses for the first year, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. She would also receive an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future benefits.

The Special Master awarded Ms. Radis the lump sum of $162,339.85 and an amount for the annuity contract, directing the clerk of the court to enter judgment accordingly.