Jennifer Cirillo v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Jennifer Cirillo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on October 2, 2014, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement to compensation. The respondent concluded that the evidence established that the injury to petitioner's right shoulder was caused by the flu vaccine and that the condition had persisted for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Jennifer Cirillo entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 4, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $95,000.00, which petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarded Jennifer Cirillo a lump sum payment of $95,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.