Amanda Biers-Melcher v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Amanda Biers-Melcher filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 20, 2017, alleging injury from an influenza vaccine received on October 24, 2016. The alleged injury was Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report on October 24, 2016, conceding that Petitioner was entitled to compensation. Following discussions, Respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation on March 14, 2017, recommending a total lump sum payment of $90,000.00 to cover all elements of compensation.

Petitioner's counsel indicated acceptance of this proffer. The Special Master reviewed the file and concluded that the Respondent's proffer was appropriate.

On April 17, 2017, the Special Master issued a decision ordering Respondent to make the lump sum payment of $90,000.00 to Amanda Biers-Melcher, representing compensation for her SIRVA. The case was compensated based on a stipulated award.