Sara Dashty v. HHS - Influenza, complex regional pain syndrome (2018)

Sara Dashty filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 3, 2015, alleging that she suffered injuries, including limited movement of her left arm and chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 30, 2013. The respondent conceded that petitioner's CRPS was more likely than not caused by the flu vaccine and that she met all statutory and jurisdictional requirements for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 5, 2016, finding Sara Dashty entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 28, 2018, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, agreeing to an award of $349,264.08 in a lump sum and an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract.

This award covered life care expenses, lost future earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on May 29, 2018, granting the award as proffered.

Sara Dashty is described as a competent adult.