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

Cindy Gilliam filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 20, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 8, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On February 7, 2018, the respondent conceded that Ms. Gilliam was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her left shoulder injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she met all legal requirements for compensation.

The court issued a Ruling on Entitlement on February 12, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 11, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $45,380.81.

Ms. Gilliam agreed with this proffered amount.

The Chief Special Master issued a Decision Awarding Damages on September 19, 2018, awarding Ms. Gilliam a lump sum of $45,380.81, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This amount was to be paid in the form of a check payable to Cindy Gilliam.