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

Ruth Whatley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccination received on November 4, 2014, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms. Whatley's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also stated that Ms. Whatley had met all legal requirements for compensation.

Based on the evidence and the respondent's concession, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Whatley entitled to compensation.

The decision awarded Ms. Whatley a lump sum of $120,000.00, representing compensation for all available damages.

The parties agreed to this award amount. The clerk was directed to enter judgment accordingly.