Ellen Guyer v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder injury resulting from vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Ellen Guyer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her October 11, 2013 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine, with no alternative causes identified and the injury persisting for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 13, 2015, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 18, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The parties agreed to an award that included $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, $374.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $13,667.91 to satisfy a State of Vermont Medicaid lien. Additionally, an amount was awarded to purchase an annuity for future life care expenses.

The total compensation awarded was $144,480.27, comprising lump sum payments and future annuity payments. The decision was issued on May 12, 2016.