Nancy Day v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2017)

Nancy Day filed a petition for compensation on November 18, 2016, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 1, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report on November 17, 2016, conceding that petitioner's injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine. Respondent identified no other causes for the injury and noted that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on November 18, 2016, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 27, 2017, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $130,000.00, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on October 27, 2017, granting Nancy Day a lump sum payment of $130,000.00.