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

Sharon Allen filed a petition for compensation on November 16, 2015, alleging that she suffered an injury to her left shoulder as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 30, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On March 10, 2016, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding that Sharon Allen was entitled to compensation. Respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also stated that no other causes were identified and that the injury had sequelae for more than six months. On May 25, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $85,000.00, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Sharon Allen a lump sum payment of $85,000.00 in the form of a check payable to her, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.