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

Patricia Anton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 24, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 8, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 29, 2018, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $120,000.00 for all damages, which petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Patricia Anton a lump sum payment of $120,000.00 on September 26, 2018.

The case proceeded as a Table injury claim, and entitlement was conceded by the respondent.