Lisa Stuffle v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2018)

Lisa Stuffle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on October 15, 2013, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that Ms.

Stuffle was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her claim satisfied the Althen prongs for causation-in-fact and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 15, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 17, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total award of $1,289,618.73. This amount included compensation for life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses.

The petitioner agreed with the amounts set forth in the proffer. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the stipulated amount, comprising a lump sum payment of $1,289,618.73 and an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future life care items.