Jean De Bary v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2017)

Jean De Bary filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 29, 2016, alleging that she suffered an injury to her left shoulder as a result of an influenza ("flu") vaccine she received on October 4, 2014. The condition alleged was Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On November 18, 2016, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms.

De Bary entitled to compensation. On June 16, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $80,000.00, which Ms.

De Bary agreed to. The decision dated June 16, 2017, awarded Ms.

De Bary a lump sum payment of $80,000.00, in the form of a check payable to her, for all damages. Ms.

De Bary is a competent adult. Petitioner was represented by Ronald Craig Homer of Conway, Homer, P.C., and respondent was represented by Ilene Claire Albala of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was issued by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.