Victoria Ditsche v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Victoria Ditsche filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 23, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 29, 2019, finding Ms. Ditsche entitled to compensation for SIRVA.

Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation on October 18, 2019, indicating that Ms. Ditsche should be awarded $64,183.12, which represents $60,000.00 for pain and suffering, $4,053.12 in lost wages, and $130.00 in past unreimbursed expenses.

Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) Report on April 26, 2019. Ms.

Ditsche agreed with the proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Ms.

Ditsche a lump sum payment of $64,183.12, representing all elements of compensation to which she is entitled under the Vaccine Act. The clerk of the court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.