Janine King v. HHS - Influenza, bursitis (2019)

Janine King filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder and arm injury as a result of an influenza vaccination administered on October 3, 2014. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding that while her injury was not a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as defined by the Table, her bursitis was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine.

The respondent also agreed that no other cause for her injury was identified, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 23, 2018, finding her eligible for compensation.

Subsequently, on December 5, 2019, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $142,725.79, which included $135,000.00 for pain and suffering, $3,454.57 for past lost wages, and $4,271.22 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this award, and the Chief Special Master awarded the lump sum payment.