Linda Leggett v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration [SIRVA] (2014)

Linda Leggett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received the influenza vaccine on October 19, 2012, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). Respondent conceded that Ms.

Leggett was entitled to compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on July 10, 2014.

On July 28, 2014, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to a lump sum payment of $115,000.00 for all damages. Ms.

Leggett, an adult, agreed to this amount. Subsequently, on July 29, 2014, the parties filed a stipulation for attorney fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $15,456.23, payable jointly to Ms.

Leggett and her counsel. The Special Master issued a Decision on Damages on July 29, 2014, awarding the $115,000.00, and a Decision on Attorney Fees and Costs on August 22, 2014, awarding the $15,456.23.