Amy Loeding v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and brachial neuritis (2016)

Amy Loeding filed a petition alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and brachial neuritis after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 10, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA, that it was caused by the flu vaccination, and that no other causes were identified. Respondent also agreed that the injury persisted for at least six months and that all legal prerequisites for compensation were met.

Based on this concession, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Amy Loeding entitled to compensation. Subsequently, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $100,000.00.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The court awarded Amy Loeding a lump sum payment of $100,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.