Muna Allaham v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder bursitis and impingement (2018)

Muna Allaham filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered left shoulder bursitis and impingement. She stated that this condition either met the criteria for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, or was causally related to the influenza vaccination she received in her left shoulder on October 22, 2015.

The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on January 12, 2018, finding Muna Allaham entitled to compensation.

On May 3, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $55,414.80. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

Based on the record, the court awarded Muna Allaham a lump sum payment of $55,414.80, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.