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

Deanne Doane filed a petition for compensation on June 28, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 19, 2016. The respondent conceded that her medical course was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no recent history of shoulder pain, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent also agreed that she suffered residual effects for more than six months and that all legal prerequisites for compensation were met. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 23, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 21, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer agreeing to an award of $78,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, which petitioner accepted. The decision on October 24, 2018, awarded Deanne Doane a lump sum payment of $78,000.00.