Denise Guzman v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury including tendinitis and adhesive capsulitis (2016)

Denise Guzman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on October 22, 2013, and subsequently suffered a left shoulder injury, including tendinitis and adhesive capsulitis. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the medical records and literature and conceded that the petitioner's shoulder injury was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine.

Based on this concession, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Guzman entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $110,000.00, which Ms. Guzman agreed to.

The court accepted the proffer and awarded Ms. Guzman a lump sum payment of $110,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.

The decision was issued on May 6, 2016, following the initial petition filing on December 17, 2015.