Laurie J. Ferenc v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Laurie J. Ferenc filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered an injury to her left shoulder as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 11, 2013.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms. Ferenc's injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also confirmed that no other causes for the injury were identified and that the sequelae of the injury lasted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms.

Ferenc entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to a lump sum payment of $95,864.94.

This amount was awarded to Ms. Ferenc, an adult, to cover all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was issued on May 25, 2016, following the petition filed on March 7, 2016.