Jo-Ann Dodd v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Jo-Ann Dodd filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury caused by the influenza vaccine she received on November 5, 2013. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Dodd's injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine. The respondent further indicated that Ms.

Dodd had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms.

Dodd entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued, based on a proffer from the respondent.

The respondent proffered an award of $135,000.00, which Ms. Dodd agreed to.

The court awarded Ms. Dodd a lump sum payment of $135,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.