Peggy Lafon v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Peggy Lafon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 2, 2015, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 9, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report on April 27, 2015, conceding that Ms. Lafon was entitled to compensation.

The respondent stated that the injury was consistent with SIRVA and that Ms. Lafon met the statutory requirements for compensation, having suffered residual effects for more than six months.

Based on this concession, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Lafon entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 21, 2015, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $115,000.00. The proffer indicated that Ms.

Lafon agreed with this amount, which represented all elements of compensation available under the Act. The Chief Special Master accepted the proffer and issued a decision awarding Ms.

Lafon a lump sum payment of $115,000.00.