Lynn Martin v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2015)

Lynn Martin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that an influenza vaccination on September 25, 2012, 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 Ms.

Martin suffered a non-Table injury of SIRVA and that the medical evidence indicated the injury was casually related to the vaccination. Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Martin entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on damages, detailing compensation for all elements of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

Ms. Martin agreed to the proposed award.

The court awarded Ms. Martin a lump sum payment of $90,000.00, representing compensation for all damages.