Suzette McLeod v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder/arm pain (2017)

Suzette McLeod filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 27, 2016, alleging that she suffered right shoulder/arm pain caused by a trivalent influenza vaccination received on November 20, 2015. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and was caused by the flu vaccine, and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

On December 27, 2016, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 28, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $117,296.24, which included $115,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,296.24 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The petitioner agreed with this award. On September 22, 2017, the court issued a decision awarding Suzette McLeod the stipulated lump sum of $117,296.24.