Betsy Graham v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2018)

Betsy Graham filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 29, 2016, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On June 20, 2017, the respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Graham was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her flu vaccination was the cause-in-fact of her SIRVA and that she met all legal prerequisites.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 21, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 31, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $75,000.00.

Ms. Graham, identified as a competent adult, agreed with this proffered award.

The decision dated May 17, 2018, awarded Ms. Graham a lump sum payment of $75,000.00, representing compensation for all eligible damages.