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

Lea Lydon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of her October 10, 2014 influenza vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On March 14, 2016, the respondent conceded that Ms. Lydon was entitled to compensation, concluding that she suffered a non-Table injury of SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration) that was causally related to the flu vaccination.

The respondent also confirmed that no other causes were identified and that Ms. Lydon met the statutory requirements for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 16, 2016, finding Ms. Lydon entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 24, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $126,365.30, which Ms. Lydon agreed to.

Based on the record, the court found Ms. Lydon entitled to this award.

On August 9, 2016, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Ms. Lydon a lump sum payment of $126,365.30, representing compensation for all available damages.