Susan Sudman v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2015)

Susan Sudman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccination on November 19, 2013, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Sudman's SIRVA was more likely than not caused by the vaccination and that no other causes were identified.

Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Sudman entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.

The respondent proposed an award of $160,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,111.17 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Sudman agreed to. The court awarded Sudman a total lump sum payment of $163,111.17, representing compensation for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses.