Jennifer Leedy v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), including tendinopathy (2016)

On December 4, 2015, Jennifer Leedy filed a Vaccine Program petition after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 1, 2014. She alleged that the shot caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, including tendinopathy, and the case proceeded in the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed April 7, 2016. The report stated that Leedy's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA, that she suffered the condition for more than six months, and that the record satisfied the legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey granted entitlement the same day. The public decisions do not describe Leedy's treatment course, diagnostic testing, or onset details beyond the SIRVA concession.

Respondent filed a damages proffer on June 9, 2016, and Leedy agreed. On June 10, 2016, Chief Special Master Dorsey awarded two payments totaling $111,321.85: $106,917.00 payable to Leedy for $105,000.00 in pain and suffering and $1,917.00 in lost earnings, and $4,404.85 payable jointly to Leedy and the Treasurer, State of New Jersey, through Health Management Systems, Inc., to satisfy a New Jersey Medicaid lien.

Leedy was represented by Paul R. Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP.