S.B. v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

S.B. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 12, 2017, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of influenza and Tdap vaccinations received on February 4, 2016. The respondent conceded that the petitioner's injury was consistent with a SIRVA, as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 5, 2019, finding S.B. entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 6, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which S.B. agreed to.

The proffer detailed an award of $417,516.17, comprising life care expenses for the first year, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses, to be paid as a lump sum. Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future life care expenses was awarded.

The decision awarding damages was issued on September 18, 2020, granting the total compensation as proffered.