Christine Benshoff v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries (2016)

Christine Benshoff filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered right shoulder injuries resulting from an influenza vaccination she received on October 23, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding that her alleged injury was consistent with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and was caused in fact by the flu vaccine. Based on this concession and the evidence, the court found petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. Respondent recommended an award of $80,000.00, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act, and petitioner agreed with this amount.

The Chief Special Master awarded Christine Benshoff a lump sum payment of $80,000.00.