Joyce Lineberger v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Joyce Lineberger filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 17, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 23, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Lineberger's injury met the definition of a Table SIRVA, entitling her to a presumption of vaccine causation. The respondent also agreed that all other statutory and jurisdictional requirements were met.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 9, 2018, finding Ms. Lineberger entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 27, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer recommending an award of $50,568.79, comprising $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $568.79 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Lineberger agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Lineberger the lump sum of $50,568.79 on May 29, 2019.