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

Amy Booth filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of her September 27, 2015 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded entitlement, finding that petitioner suffered a non-Table injury of SIRVA causally related to the flu vaccination.

The medical records indicated no other causes for her SIRVA and that the condition persisted for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 2, 2017, finding Ms.

Booth entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 27, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of damages.

The parties stipulated to an award of $15,000.00 for past and future lost earnings, $125,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, and $10,000.00 for past and future unreimbursable expenses. The total award was $150,000.00, payable to Amy Booth, who was represented as a competent adult.

Judgment was entered on February 9, 2018.