Elizabeth Conner Wood v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Elizabeth Conner Wood 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 December 3, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On September 16, 2019, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA, as respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with a table SIRVA and she met all legal prerequisites. Subsequently, on December 3, 2019, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $51,426.09, which included $50,000.00 for pain and suffering, $726.54 for unreimbursed medical expenses, and $699.55 for lost earnings.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $51,426.09 on January 6, 2020.