Susan Keller v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Susan Keller filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on November 17, 2014. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, concluding that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused in fact by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also stated that no other causes for the SIRVA were identified and that the sequelae of her injury lasted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the medical evidence, the court found petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing that petitioner should be awarded $125,000.00. The court awarded Susan Keller a lump sum payment of $125,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.