Gloria Keyes v. HHS - Influenza, tendonitis and disorders of bursae and tendons in her left shoulder (2016)

Gloria Keyes filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 7, 2015, alleging that she suffered tendonitis and disorders of the bursae and tendons in her left shoulder as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 24, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition, medical records, and relevant literature.

In a Rule 4(c) Report filed on April 8, 2016, the respondent conceded that Ms. Keyes's left shoulder injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was not due to factors unrelated to the vaccination.

The respondent further stated that Ms. Keyes met all statutory and jurisdictional requirements, including having suffered the condition for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Ms. Keyes entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 10, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms. Keyes should be awarded $80,800.00, which represented all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.

Ms. Keyes agreed with this proffered award.

On June 7, 2016, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Keyes a lump sum payment of $80,800.00.