Mary Germano v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2017)

Mary Germano filed a petition for compensation on August 10, 2016, alleging she sustained left shoulder injuries from an influenza vaccination received on December 13, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On December 7, 2016, the respondent conceded that Ms. Germano was entitled to compensation, concluding her injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and caused by the flu vaccination.

The respondent identified no other causes for the SIRVA, and the petitioner's records showed residuals for more than six months. Based on this concession and the evidence, the court ruled Ms.

Germano was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 17, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Ms.

Germano should be awarded $85,740.00, which Ms. Germano agreed with.

The court awarded Ms. Germano a lump sum payment of $85,740.00.