Leslee Moran v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries (2018)

Leslee Moran filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered right shoulder injuries as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 9, 2014. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).

The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, the injury caused residual effects for more than six months, and no other civil action had been pursued. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found that Ms.

Moran was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties agreed to a proffer for damages.

The court awarded Ms. Moran a lump sum payment of $85,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, representing all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.