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

Lisa Picker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 8, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Picker's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine, with no other identified causes. The respondent also agreed that Ms.

Picker had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 31, 2016, finding Ms.

Picker entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 7, 2017, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer from the respondent.

The parties agreed to a lump sum payment of $130,000.00 to compensate Ms. Picker for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

Ms. Picker is a competent adult, and no guardianship evidence was required.