Taylor Tucker v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Taylor Tucker, an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a left shoulder injury following receipt of her influenza vaccination on October 7, 2015. The respondent conceded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) and was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also agreed that no other cause for the injury was identified and that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 14, 2016, finding Taylor Tucker entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 2, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $188,251.98. This amount included $145,000.00 for pain and suffering, $41,834.28 for lost wages, and $1,417.70 for out-of-pocket expenses.

Taylor Tucker agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on September 26, 2018, granting a lump sum payment of $188,251.98 to Taylor Tucker.