Janelle Current v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Janelle Current filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury caused by the influenza vaccination she received on October 6, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that the alleged injury was consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and that petitioner met the statutory requirements. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.

Respondent proposed an award of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $11,000.00 for past lost wages, totaling $71,000.00. The parties agreed that there were no other related expenses or losses.

The Chief Special Master awarded Janelle Current a lump sum payment of $71,000.00, representing compensation for pain and suffering and past lost wages.