Brenda Vance v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder pain and frozen shoulder (2018)

Brenda Vance filed a petition for compensation on January 9, 2017, alleging that she suffered left shoulder pain and a frozen shoulder following her influenza vaccination on February 1, 2016. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused by the influenza vaccine.

The respondent also agreed that no other cause for her injury was identified, that she met the statutory requirement of suffering residual effects for more than six months, and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Brenda Vance entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 16, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Brenda Vance should be awarded $110,000.00 for her injury and an additional $209.32 to satisfy a Medicaid lien. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding these amounts, totaling $110,209.32, on February 5, 2018.