Kimberly Daniel v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Kimberly Daniel filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following her June 23, 2015 influenza vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On November 14, 2016, the respondent conceded that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and caused by the flu vaccine, with no other identified causes. The respondent also agreed that all legal prerequisites for compensation were met.

Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on December 13, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $100,000.00 for all elements of compensation.

Petitioner agreed with this award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Kimberly Daniel a lump sum payment of $100,000.00.