Diann Alexander v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury, including tendinosis (2017)

Diann Alexander filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 16, 2015. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury, including tendinosis, as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 24, 2012.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Alexander was entitled to compensation.

The case proceeded as a Table claim, as shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) are recognized under the program. Subsequently, on November 21, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms.

Alexander should be awarded $66,000.00. Ms.

Alexander, being a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award. On July 28, 2017, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Alexander a lump sum payment of $66,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.