Deborah Vanderpool v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Deborah Vanderpool filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 19, 2015, alleging she received an influenza vaccination on December 1, 2014, and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded entitlement, finding that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA, caused by the flu vaccination, and that no other causes were identified.

The respondent also confirmed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. Based on this concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement.

Subsequently, on September 9, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $104,801.21, which the petitioner agreed to. The court awarded this amount, consisting of $4,801.21 for a Medicaid lien reimbursement and $100,000.00 as a lump sum for all other elements of compensation.