Christine Haley v. HHS - Influenza, adhesive capsulitis; shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2015)

Christine Haley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered adhesive capsulitis, also known as a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), caused by the flu vaccine she received on January 16, 2013. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Haley was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, was caused by the flu vaccine, lasted for more than six months, and was not due to unrelated factors.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Haley entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proposed an award of $127,082.86, representing all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act, which Ms.

Haley accepted. The court awarded Ms.

Haley a lump sum payment of $127,082.86.