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

Janece Dix filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 1, 2017, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a seasonal influenza vaccination on January 4, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Dix's injury was consistent with SIRVA and was caused in fact by the flu vaccine, agreeing that she met the statutory requirements for entitlement to compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 21, 2018.

Subsequently, on February 8, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties stipulated to an award of $56,248.34, which included $55,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $1,248.34 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on June 5, 2019, based on this proffer. Ms.

Dix is a competent adult.