Katie Tambouris v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Katie Tambouris filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 3, 2016, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her October 1, 2014 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that petitioner suffered a non-Table injury of SIRVA and that the preponderance of the medical evidence indicated the injury was causally related to the vaccination.

The respondent also agreed that no other causes were identified and that petitioner met the statutory requirements for compensation. On November 3, 2016, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 17, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties agreed to a total award of $97,921.76, comprising $95,000.00 for pain and suffering, $2,866.00 for future expenses, and $55.76 for past expenses.

This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled. A decision awarding damages was issued on April 5, 2018, granting the lump sum payment.