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

Elizabeth Bell filed a petition for compensation on May 1, 2015, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination she received on September 14, 2010. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded entitlement, finding that petitioner suffered a non-Table injury of SIRVA, that it was causally related to the flu vaccination, and that no other causes were identified. The respondent also noted that petitioner met the statutory requirement of suffering the condition for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 11, 2015, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 20, 2015, the parties filed a proffer on award of compensation.

Respondent proffered that petitioner should be awarded a total lump sum of $55,000.00, representing all elements of compensation. Petitioner agreed with this amount.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on March 23, 2016, granting a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 to Elizabeth Bell.