Jennifer Green v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Jennifer Green filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) due to her October 1, 2016 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she had no recent history of right shoulder pain, that the onset of pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, that the pain was limited to the injection site, and that no other condition explained the pain.

The respondent further agreed that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and satisfied all legal prerequisites. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 11, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 28, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering, which petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Jennifer Green a lump sum payment of $90,000.00.