Judianne Lynch v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Judianne Lynch filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) in her right shoulder. She received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccination on October 12, 2015.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On October 19, 2018, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.

Based on this concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement on October 22, 2018, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 15, 2019, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $68,034.58, which petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Judianne Lynch a lump sum payment of $68,034.58, comprised of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $534.58 in unreimbursable expenses, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.