Kathleen Romero v. HHS - Influenza, rotator cuff tear and other shoulder injuries (2016)

Kathleen Romero filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she developed a rotator cuff tear and other shoulder injuries as a result of receiving a seasonal influenza vaccine on November 2, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Romero's injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused by the vaccination. The case proceeded as an off-Table claim, requiring proof of causation-in-fact, which was established by the medical records.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 22, 2016, finding Ms. Romero entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 23, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $135,000.00, which Ms. Romero agreed to.

On August 5, 2016, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Romero a lump sum payment of $135,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.