Gayle E. Gagne v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Gayle E. Gagne filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) to her left shoulder following an influenza vaccination on September 16, 2014.

The respondent conceded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused in fact by the flu vaccine, agreeing that she met the statutory requirements for entitlement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 24, 2016, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 2, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which petitioner agreed to. The total award included $241,384.78 for future unreimbursable medical expenses, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable medical expenses, payable to Gayle E.

Gagne. Additionally, lump sum payments totaling $30,529.54 were awarded for past unreimbursable expenses, payable jointly to petitioner and various medical providers: OrthoIndy, Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital, and Athletic & Therapeutic Institute.

The decision awarding damages was issued on April 25, 2017.