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

Bonnie Dorr 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 October 14, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On March 23, 2020, Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA of the left arm, met the requirements of a Table injury claim, and that no other causes were identified. On March 24, 2020, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On August 26, 2020, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $63,990.00, which included $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,490.00 for past unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $63,990.00.