Kim Manget v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2017)

Kim Manget filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 25, 2016, alleging she sustained left shoulder injuries from an influenza vaccination received on October 6, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Ms.

Manget was entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that her injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and was caused by the flu vaccination, with no other identified causes.

Ms. Manget's records also demonstrated residuals of her condition for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Manget entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 26, 2017, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent filed a proffer indicating that Ms.

Manget should be awarded $85,000.00, which represented all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act, and Ms. Manget agreed with this award.

The court awarded Ms. Manget a lump sum payment of $85,000.00.