Candace Singer v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2018)

Candace Singer filed a petition for compensation on November 8, 2016, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on December 17, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On May 5, 2017, the respondent conceded that petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine. The respondent also agreed that there were no other identified causes for the SIRVA and that the petitioner's records demonstrated sequelae for more than six months.

Based on this concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Ms. Singer entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 28, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $163,062.69, which petitioner agreed to. On February 8, 2018, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Candace Singer a lump sum payment of $163,062.69.