Billie K. Damet v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Billie K. Damet filed a petition for vaccine injury compensation on March 14, 2017, alleging she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 30, 2015.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Ms.

Damet experienced a SIRVA within 48 hours of her flu vaccination and had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 27, 2017, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 4, 2018, the parties filed a proffer on the award of compensation. Respondent proposed an award of $147,845.27, consisting of $725.50 for past unreimbursable expenses, $7,119.77 for past lost wages, and $140,000.00 for pain and suffering.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Damet the lump sum of $147,845.27, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The decision was dated May 10, 2018.