Donna Nault v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Donna Nault filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 13, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 7, 2015. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, believing her medical course was consistent with SIRVA and that she met the statutory requirements for compensation, including suffering residual effects for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 13, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 5, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $100,000.00, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Donna Nault a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.