Evangeline Stavretis v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Evangeline Stavretis 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 the influenza vaccine on November 10, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement to compensation. The respondent concluded that Ms.

Stavretis's injury was consistent with SIRVA, caused-in-fact by the vaccination, and that there were no other identified causes. The respondent also confirmed that the residual effects of her condition lasted for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Stavretis entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties addressed the amount of compensation. The respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing a total lump sum of $85,000.00, which represented all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.

Ms. Stavretis agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Stavretis a lump sum payment of $85,000.00, payable to her, as compensation for all damages.