Patricia Heckman v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Patricia Heckman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 12, 2015. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Heckman is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered a left-side shoulder injury causally related to the flu vaccine and that no other causes were identified. The case proceeded as an off-Table claim.

Subsequently, the parties addressed damages. The respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing $53,636.62, which included $50,000 for pain and suffering and $3,636.62 for past expenses.

Ms. Heckman agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Heckman a lump sum payment of $53,636.62, payable to her, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.