Laurie Simmon v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2017)

Laurie Simmon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on September 24, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, believing the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA caused by the flu vaccination and that petitioner met the statutory requirements for compensation. On April 22, 2016, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 23, 2017, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $141,666.28. This amount represented $130,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, $7,982.40 for past and future lost wages, and $3,683.88 for past unreimbursable medical expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The court awarded Laurie Simmon a lump sum payment of $141,666.28.