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

Carla Pingel, an adult, received an influenza vaccination on October 8, 2014. She alleged that this vaccination caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Ms. Pingel's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also confirmed that no other cause was identified and that Ms. Pingel suffered sequelae for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 16, 2016, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 6, 2017, the parties filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent recommended an award of $146,600.00, which Ms. Pingel agreed to.

This amount was intended to cover all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act. On July 28, 2017, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Pingel a lump sum payment of $146,600.00.