Mona Holtry v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury (2016)

Mona Holtry filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 18, 2015, alleging a right shoulder injury following an influenza vaccination received on October 8, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that the alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). Respondent further agreed that Ms.

Holtry met the statutory requirements, including suffering the condition for more than six months. Based on this concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement on June 7, 2016, finding Ms.

Holtry entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 26, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $115,000.00.

Ms. Holtry agreed with this proffered amount.

The court reviewed the proffer and the record, and on November 2, 2016, issued a decision awarding Ms. Holtry a lump sum payment of $115,000.00.

This award was intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.