Katherine P. Carter v. HHS - Influenza, adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder (2020)

Katherine P. Carter filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered an injury described as adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder, also known as SIRVA, after receiving a seasonal influenza vaccination on October 18, 2017.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Carter is entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that she suffered a Table SIRVA and had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Carter entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms.

Carter should be awarded $95,000.00. Ms.

Carter agreed with this proffered award. The decision awarded Ms.

Carter a lump sum payment of $95,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.