Diane Chandler v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Diane Chandler filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her September 24, 2014 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her SIRVA was caused-in-fact by the vaccination and that no other causes were identified.

The court found that petitioner had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent recommended an award of $82,295.30 for lost earnings, $110,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $49,216.83 for unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Diane Chandler a lump sum payment of $241,512.13, representing compensation for lost earnings, pain and suffering, and unreimbursed expenses.