Karen Williams v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Karen Williams filed a petition for vaccine injury compensation alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 2, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation.

The respondent determined that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 5, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 30, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, which petitioner agreed to. The proffer stipulated an award of $151,137.12, consisting of $3,637.12 for past unreimbursed medical expenses and $147,500.00 for pain and suffering.

This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled. The decision awarding damages was issued on October 17, 2018, granting the lump sum payment to Karen Williams.