Judith Walters v. HHS - Influenza, left upper extremity injures (2020)

Judith Walters filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 22, 2019, alleging that she suffered left upper extremity injuries resulting from an influenza vaccination received on September 20, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On August 20, 2020, the Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Walters was entitled to compensation.

The Respondent determined that she met the criteria for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a Table injury, with onset within 48 hours and no apparent alternative cause, and that her residual effects lasted more than six months. Based on the Respondent's concession and the evidence, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding her eligible for compensation.

Subsequently, on December 3, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued. The Respondent's proffer, which Ms.

Walters agreed with, recommended an award of $125,180.77. The court awarded this lump sum payment to Ms.

Walters, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.