Ruth Thompson v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2020)

Ruth Thompson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury caused by an influenza vaccination administered on November 1, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the petitioner's injury was consistent with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), which is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Consequently, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ruth Thompson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent recommended an award of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering, which the petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ruth Thompson a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering.