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

Elizabeth Hiebert filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 12, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 8, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Hiebert suffered a SIRVA and is entitled to compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Ms. Hiebert entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, indicating that Ms. Hiebert should be awarded $80,260.00, which represents all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.

Ms. Hiebert agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Ms. Hiebert a lump sum payment of $80,260.00, payable to her directly as she is a competent adult.

This award covers all damages to which she would be entitled.