Juanita Messick v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Juanita Messick filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she received an influenza vaccine on November 14, 2014, and subsequently suffered injuries to her left shoulder. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that the evidence established that her shoulder injury was caused by the vaccine and had persisted for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 15, 2016, finding Ms. Messick entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 10, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer of damages, proposing an award of $182,194.04. This amount included $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, $56,481.53 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $712.51 for past lost wages.

The petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Messick the lump sum of $182,194.04 on June 7, 2016.