Sandra Loydpierson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
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 March 13, 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.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Sandra Loydpierson alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on October 6, 2016. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation on September 6, 2018. The Special Master found the petitioner entitled to compensation. A proffer on award of compensation was filed on February 6, 2019, by respondent, stating petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, which petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey awarded a lump sum of $55,000.00 on March 13, 2019. This case falls under the "Table" category of injuries. No specific medical experts or detailed clinical information regarding the mechanism of injury were detailed in the provided public text. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant and respondent by Lisa Ann Watts.
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