Betty Jenkins v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2018)

Betty Jenkins filed a petition for compensation on February 3, 2017, alleging that she suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of her influenza vaccination on September 25, 2014. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also agreed that no other cause for her injury was identified, that she suffered sequelae for more than six months, and that she met the statutory requirements for entitlement. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 18, 2017, finding Ms.

Jenkins entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 25, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing $130,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, $5,336.32 for past lost wages, and $1,577.50 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Jenkins agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Jenkins a lump sum payment of $136,913.82 on February 7, 2018.