Bethany Ritting v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2017)

Bethany Ritting filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 15, 2016, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries following an influenza vaccination received on October 3, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On February 21, 2017, a ruling on entitlement found Ms. Ritting entitled to compensation for her shoulder injuries.

On August 8, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer indicating an award of $125,000.00, with which the petitioner agreed. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a decision awarding Ms.

Ritting a lump sum payment of $125,000.00, payable to her, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The injury was identified as Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Linda Sara Renzi of the U.S.

Department of Justice.