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

Cathy Sutter filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 30, 2016, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 25, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner was entitled to compensation, concluding that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and caused by the flu vaccine. Respondent also agreed that petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 29, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued on March 29, 2017, based on a proffer from respondent.

Respondent's proffer indicated that petitioner agreed with the award amount of $80,195.00, which was awarded as a lump sum payment to Cathy Sutter for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.