Adele Hamilton v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2015)

On July 6, 2015, Adele Hamilton filed a Vaccine Program petition after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 11, 2013. She alleged that the vaccination caused a shoulder injury.

Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) report and damages proffer on December 1, 2015. Respondent conceded entitlement, stating that Hamilton's alleged injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, or SIRVA, that no other cause had been identified, and that the statutory requirements were met.

The public ruling does not provide a detailed treatment or onset narrative beyond the SIRVA concession. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey granted entitlement and awarded damages on December 1, 2015.

Hamilton received a lump sum of $50,000.00, payable to her, representing all damages available under section 15(a). A later December 28, 2015 decision awarded attorney fees and costs separately and did not change the injury-compensation award.

Hamilton was represented by Maximillian Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP.