Tracy Czuprynski v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2015)

Tracy Czuprynski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 2, 2012. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Czuprynski was entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that the evidence established that her left shoulder injury was caused by the flu vaccine and was not due to unrelated factors.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Czuprynski entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties filed a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proposed an award of $76,623.04, which included $1,623.04 for past unreimbursable expenses and $75,000.00 for pain and suffering.

Ms. Czuprynski, who is a competent adult, agreed to this amount.

The Chief Special Master awarded the lump sum payment of $76,623.04, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act.