Wendy Borders v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Wendy Borders filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 6, 2017, alleging that an influenza vaccine she received on October 15, 2015, caused her left shoulder injuries. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report stating that he did not contest that petitioner was entitled to compensation, based on the record as it stood. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 31, 2019, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.
Subsequently, on August 29, 2019, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $70,197.39, which included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,197.39 for past unreimbursable expenses.
Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master awarded Wendy Borders a lump sum payment of $70,197.39.