Catherine Gonzales v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Catherine Gonzales filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 21, 2005. The respondent conceded that the petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that the evidence showed her injury was consistent with a SIRVA caused by the flu vaccine.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 12, 2018, finding her eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on August 2, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which the petitioner agreed to.

The court awarded Catherine Gonzales a total of $393,964.66. This amount included $4,085.70 for projected unreimbursable vaccine-related expenses, $285,328.07 for lost earnings, $100,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $4,550.89 for past unreimbursed expenses.

The award was made as a lump sum payment.