Karen Quinn v. HHS - Influenza, left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2019)

Karen Quinn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 5, 2018, alleging she suffered a left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, stating that petitioner suffered a Table injury of left SIRVA based on medical records showing she underwent surgical intervention and experienced six months of residual effects. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 22, 2019, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.

On April 29, 2019, respondent filed a proffer of award, agreeing to compensate petitioner $115,000.00 for all damages. Petitioner, a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

On August 7, 2019, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding petitioner a lump sum payment of $115,000.00.