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

Irene Driscoll filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 3, 2016, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine she received on October 15, 2014. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report on November 3, 2016, conceding that Ms.

Driscoll was entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, caused by the flu vaccine, and that no other causes were identified.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on February 16, 2017, finding Ms. Driscoll entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 9, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $95,000.00, which Ms. Driscoll agreed to.

The decision awarding damages was issued on April 19, 2017, granting Ms. Driscoll a lump sum payment of $95,000.00 for all damages.