Sandra Malone v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2016)

Sandra Malone filed a petition on December 1, 2015, alleging a left shoulder injury following an influenza vaccination administered on October 22, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the evidence established that the injury to petitioner's left shoulder was caused-in-fact by the administration of the flu vaccine and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. On February 18, 2016, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Malone entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 23, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $102,501.29, representing all elements of compensation under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On August 5, 2016, Chief Special Master Dorsey issued a decision awarding Sandra Malone a lump sum payment of $102,501.29, payable by check to Ms.

Malone, as compensation for all damages. Petitioner was represented by Anne Carrion Toale of Maglio Christopher and Toale, and respondent was represented by Christine Becer of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests performed, treatments received, or the precise mechanism of injury.