Ellen Corriveau v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2015)

Ellen Corriveau filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on August 16, 2011, caused her to develop a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) that resulted in constant, daily pain. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Ms.

Corriveau's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on this concession and the evidence, the Special Master found Ms.

Corriveau entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.

The respondent proposed an award of $101,445.22, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act, which Ms. Corriveau agreed to.

The Special Master awarded this lump sum payment to Ms. Corriveau, who was deemed a competent adult, and directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment.