Aimee Deak v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration or SIRVA (2015)

Aimee Deak filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by a flu vaccination she received on October 13, 2012. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that petitioner's SIRVA was more likely than not caused by the vaccination and that her injury lasted for more than six months.

Based on this concession, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Aimee Deak entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, proposing an amount of $166,542.49, which included $6,000.00 for past unreimbursed expenses and $160,000.00 for pain and suffering.

The petitioner agreed to these amounts. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Aimee Deak a lump sum payment of $166,542.49.