Diane M. Sphar v. HHS - Influenza, radial nerve injury in her right arm (2016)

Diane Sphar filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a radial nerve injury in her right arm as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 18, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On January 21, 2016, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. Respondent conceded that petitioner had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Subsequently, on July 22, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that petitioner should be awarded $180,000.00. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

Based on the record, the court found that petitioner was entitled to an award as stated in the proffer. Pursuant to the terms of the proffer, Diane Sphar was awarded a lump sum payment of $180,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.