Mary Mancina v. HHS - Influenza, SIRVA of the left upper extremity (2018)

Mary Mancina filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered an injury to her left shoulder and arm caused by an improper administration of the influenza vaccine she received on December 5, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner is entitled to compensation, opining that she experienced SIRVA of the left upper extremity within 48 hours of the flu vaccine administration and that it was more likely than not caused by the vaccination. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 14, 2017, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that petitioner should be awarded $83,078.50, which represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under the Act. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The court awarded Mary Mancina a lump sum payment of $83,078.50.