Kathryn Stacy v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Kathryn Stacy filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 15, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met the statutory requirements, including suffering the condition for more than six months. Respondent also agreed that petitioner satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Consequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties addressed the amount of compensation.

Respondent filed a proffer indicating that petitioner should be awarded a lump sum of $160,167.69. This amount included $140,000.00 for pain and suffering, $20,000.00 for future unreimbursable expenses, and $167.69 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding petitioner the lump sum of $160,167.69, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.