Tracy Jones v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Tracy Jones filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she received an influenza vaccination on September 26, 2017, which caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding that she suffered a Table injury of left SIRVA and met the statutory requirements by experiencing six months of residual effects.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 24, 2020, finding Tracy Jones entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 26, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The proffer indicated that Petitioner should be awarded $172,085.63, consisting of $160,000.00 for pain and suffering and $12,085.63 for past unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The court awarded Tracy Jones a lump sum payment of $172,085.63, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.