Sandra Loydpierson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2019)

Sandra Loydpierson filed a petition for vaccine injury compensation on September 15, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 6, 2018, finding Ms. Loydpierson entitled to compensation.

On February 6, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, stating that Ms. Loydpierson should be awarded $55,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, and that she agreed with this award.

The decision, dated February 7, 2019, and signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey, awarded Ms. Loydpierson a lump sum payment of $55,000.00.

This amount represents compensation for all damages available under § 15(a). Ms.

Loydpierson is a competent adult. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V.

Durant, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Lisa Ann Watts of the U.S. Department of Justice.