Donald D. Dix v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA); Adhesive Capsulitis (2018)

Donald D. Dix filed a petition for compensation on November 28, 2016, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 29, 2015.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Dix suffered a non-Table injury of left-side adhesive capsulitis, causally related to the flu vaccination, and that he met the statutory requirements for compensation.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on May 17, 2017, finding Mr. Dix entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 11, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $123,732.00, which included $110,000.00 for pain and suffering, $10,678.00 for future expenses, and $3,054.00 for past expenses. Mr.

Dix agreed with this proffered award. On February 14, 2018, the court awarded Mr.

Dix a lump sum payment of $123,732.00.