Elizabeth Trunk v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2017)

Elizabeth Trunk filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 20, 2016, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 7, 2015. The respondent, represented by Linda Renzi of the U.S.

Department of Justice, conceded entitlement to compensation. In a ruling on entitlement issued on March 9, 2017, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found that the respondent agreed the flu vaccination caused petitioner's left shoulder injury and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was met.

Subsequently, on May 5, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, proposing an award of $95,287.90, which the petitioner agreed to. Chief Special Master Dorsey issued a decision on May 8, 2017, awarding Elizabeth Trunk a lump sum payment of $95,287.90, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset, symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.