Alison Benincasa v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2017)

Alison Benincasa filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on December 3, 2014, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On September 1, 2016, the respondent conceded that Ms. Benincasa was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met all legal prerequisites.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 1, 2016. Subsequently, on October 14, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $101,316.64, which Ms.

Benincasa agreed to. The decision awarding damages, dated February 2, 2017, granted Ms.

Benincasa a lump sum payment of $101,316.64, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The petitioner is identified as a competent adult.