Arika Browne v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Arika Browne filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 15, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On August 20, 2015, the respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding that she suffered a SIRVA injury causally related to the vaccination and that the condition persisted for more than six months. Based on this concession, entitlement was granted.

Subsequently, on October 5, 2015, the respondent filed a proffer for an award of compensation. The parties agreed to an award of $37,000.00 for lost earnings, $85,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $4,000.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $126,000.00.

This decision awarded that lump sum. Later, on November 9, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation for attorneys' fees and costs, agreeing to an award of $20,445.32.

This award was granted, making the total compensation $146,445.32.