S.R. v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2016)

S.R., an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a left shoulder injury as a result of her influenza vaccination on October 1, 2012. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that S.R. suffered a non-Table injury of SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) and that the injury was causally related to the vaccination. Respondent also agreed that there was no other identifiable cause for the SIRVA and that S.R. suffered residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 13, 2015, finding S.R. entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 12, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that S.R. should be awarded $211,750.00, which S.R. agreed to.

Based on the record, the court found S.R. entitled to an award as stated in the proffer. On September 23, 2016, a decision was issued awarding S.R. a lump sum payment of $211,750.00.