Linda K. Schupp v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Linda K. Schupp filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered pain in her left shoulder secondary to an influenza vaccine received on September 17, 2013.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent conceded that Ms.

Schupp was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that she had suffered the condition for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 22, 2016, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 20, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms. Schupp should be awarded $111,515.80.

The parties agreed to this award, which represented compensation for pain and suffering ($110,000.00) and past unreimbursable expenses ($1,515.80). The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Schupp the lump sum of $111,515.80.