Janice Schroeder v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2015)

Janice Schroeder filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 18, 2015, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination on November 12, 2013. The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and recommended that compensation be awarded.

On June 30, 2015, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Janice Schroeder entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 7, 2015, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,380.00 for unreimbursed medical expenses.

The parties agreed to a total lump sum payment of $57,380.00. On July 23, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation for attorney fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $8,478.38.

The court issued a decision awarding the total compensation and attorney fees and costs on July 30, 2015.