Ruby Lorenzo v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Ruby Lorenzo filed a petition for compensation on August 17, 2016, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 14, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report on August 15, 2016, conceding entitlement to compensation. Respondent concluded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA, caused-in-fact by the vaccination, and that no other causes were identified.

The injury had residual effects for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the undersigned found Ruby Lorenzo entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 31, 2016, a decision awarding damages was issued. Respondent had filed a proffer on award of compensation indicating petitioner should be awarded $85,000.00, with which petitioner agreed.

The court awarded Ruby Lorenzo a lump sum payment of $85,000.00 for all damages.