Crystal Martin v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injuries (2018)

Crystal Martin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 9, 2017, alleging she suffered left shoulder injuries as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 8, 2015. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that she was entitled to a presumption of vaccine causation.

The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 26, 2018, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

On October 22, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating that petitioner should be awarded $97,957.05, which included $97,500.00 for pain and suffering and $457.05 for past lost wages. Petitioner agreed with this award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Crystal Martin a lump sum payment of $97,957.05 on December 12, 2018.