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

Kathleen Nolan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 24, 2016, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 16, 2013. The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine, agreeing that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 15, 2016, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on December 20, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $120,416.00, which the petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Kathleen Nolan a lump sum payment of $120,416.00 on April 26, 2017, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The petitioner was noted to be a competent adult.