Donna Deaton v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury (2017)

Donna Deaton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a right shoulder injury caused by her October 14, 2015 influenza vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner was entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that petitioner's injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused in fact by the flu vaccine.

No other cause was identified, and the petitioner suffered sequelae for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 7, 2016, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 7, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating the petitioner should be awarded $129,885.32, which the petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Donna Deaton a lump sum payment of $129,885.32, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.