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

On June 19, 2018, Kellee Matlock filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on July 14, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On July 3, 2019, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms. Matlock entitled to compensation for SIRVA.

On September 13, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $148,963.08. This amount was comprised of $140,000.00 for pain and suffering and $8,963.08 for out-of-pocket medical expenses and medical mileage.

The respondent stated that Ms. Matlock agreed with the proffered award.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a decision on September 16, 2019, awarding Ms. Matlock a lump sum payment of $148,963.08.

The decision noted that the award represented compensation for all damages available under § 15(a). The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant, and respondent was represented by Jeffrey T. Sprague.