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

Elisabeth Mendes filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 4, 2015, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on October 26, 2012. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On November 18, 2015, the respondent conceded that Ms. Mendes was entitled to compensation, opining that she experienced a vaccine site reaction to the intradermal flu vaccine.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on November 19, 2015, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on July 7, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating that Ms.

Mendes should be awarded $125,000.00, which represented all elements of compensation available under the statute. Petitioner, identified as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

The court awarded Ms. Mendes a lump sum payment of $125,000.00.