Jane Reininger v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Jane Reininger 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 September 23, 2016. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that her injury was consistent with SIRVA and met the requirements of a Table injury claim.

The respondent also agreed that records showed she suffered the sequelae of this injury for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $122,500.00, which Petitioner agreed with. The Chief Special Master awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $122,500.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner, representing compensation for all damages available under § 15(a).