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

Barbara Lykins filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her October 9, 2012, influenza vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and compensable under the Act. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 21, 2015, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 16, 2016, respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation. The parties agreed that petitioner should be awarded $120,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,159.89 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $121,159.89.

Additionally, the parties agreed to an award of $13,295.13 for attorneys' fees and costs. The decision dated May 6, 2016, awarded these amounts, directing payment of $121,159.89 to Barbara Lykins and $13,295.13 jointly to her and her counsel.