Katie R. Peterson v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Katie R. Peterson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination in her left arm on September 30, 2016.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Peterson is entitled to compensation, stating that she suffered a Table SIRVA and met all legal prerequisites.

The respondent also confirmed that no other causes for her SIRVA were identified and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on February 13, 2018, finding Ms.

Peterson entitled to compensation. On April 26, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $172,500.00 for pain and suffering and $15,115.52 for lost wages, totaling $187,615.52.

Ms. Peterson agreed with this proffered award.

Based on the record and the proffer, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Peterson a lump sum payment of $187,615.52 on August 29, 2018.

This amount was intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act, including pain and suffering and lost wages.