Robin Hamlin v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Robin Hamlin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 25, 2017, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of her November 9, 2016 influenza vaccination. The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on August 16, 2019, finding that the onset of petitioner’s left shoulder injury occurred within 48 hours of her vaccination.
The respondent accepted this finding and concluded that petitioner suffered SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, meeting all legal prerequisites for compensation. On September 17, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $40,867.76, comprised of $40,000.00 for pain and suffering and $867.76 for past, unreimbursable medical expenses.
Petitioner, identified as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award. The court issued a decision awarding damages on November 21, 2019, granting the lump sum payment of $40,867.76.