Christine Miners v. HHS - Influenza, mild adhesive capsulitis with impingement type symptoms (2017)

Christine Miners filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 11, 2016, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury, specifically mild adhesive capsulitis with impingement type symptoms, caused by the influenza vaccine she received on October 6, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that petitioner's left shoulder injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine, and that she met the statutory requirements for entitlement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 15, 2016.

Subsequently, on January 4, 2017, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that petitioner should be awarded $97,500.00, which petitioner agreed to. The court issued a decision awarding damages on April 27, 2017, granting a lump sum payment of $97,500.00 to Christine Miners.