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

Jennifer Hendricks filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that a trivalent influenza vaccine she received on October 15, 2014, caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that petitioner's SIRVA was more likely than not caused by the vaccination and that she met all legal requirements for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 18, 2015, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 19, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $136,567.00. Petitioner agreed with this amount, which represented all elements of compensation available under the Act.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Jennifer Hendricks a lump sum payment of $136,567.00, payable to her, as compensation for all damages.