Alexis Obers v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2017)

Alexis Obers filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 27, 2016, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries resulting from an influenza vaccination received on November 2, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused by the flu vaccine. The respondent further indicated that petitioner had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

On November 30, 2017, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that petitioner should be awarded $75,000.00, which petitioner agreed with.

The court awarded Alexis Obers a lump sum payment of $75,000.00 in the form of a check payable to her.