Debbie Buck v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Debbie Buck 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 October 14, 2016. The respondent conceded that her medical course was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 27, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 7, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms.

Buck should be awarded $113,210.00, which included $112,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,210.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Buck agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Buck the lump sum of $113,210.00.