Adele Phillips v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), with sequelae of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (2016)

Adele Phillips filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccination on August 13, 2013, caused her to develop Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). The case was initially assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

In a ruling on entitlement, the respondent conceded that Ms. Phillips suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) with sequelae of CRPS, which is considered an off-Table injury, and that the medical evidence indicated a causal relationship to the vaccination.

Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The decision awarded Ms.

Phillips a total of $235,172.91. This amount included $225,554.28 for life care expenses in the first year and pain and suffering, and $9,617.91 to satisfy a State of New York Medicaid lien.

Additionally, an amount was set aside to purchase an annuity for future life care expenses. The award was structured as lump sum payments and future annuity payments, with Ms.

Phillips being a competent adult.