Julie Fisk v. HHS - Twinrix, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Julie Fisk filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 8, 2016, alleging that a Twinrix vaccine (hepatitis A and B) she received on February 13, 2014, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Ms.

Fisk's injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused-in-fact by the vaccination. The respondent also stated that no other causes were identified and that Ms.

Fisk had suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Fisk entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer indicating that Ms.

Fisk should be awarded $60,000.00, which Ms. Fisk agreed with.

The court issued a decision awarding Ms. Fisk a lump sum payment of $60,000.00 as compensation for all available damages.