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

Barbara Goldman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) due to a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine received on December 17, 2015. The respondent conceded that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she satisfied the statutory severity requirement.

The respondent also agreed that the case was timely filed and the vaccine was received in the United States. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation. The respondent proffered an award of $98,123.20, comprising $95,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,123.20 for unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The court awarded Barbara Goldman a lump sum payment of $98,123.20, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.