R. W-J. v. HHS - Influenza, right SIRVA (2021)

R. W-J. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 11, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by a flu vaccine administered on September 17, 2016.

The respondent conceded that the petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered a Table injury of right SIRVA and met the statutory requirements for six months of residual effects. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 2, 2020, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on December 7, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating the petitioner should be awarded $74,842.16, consisting of $72,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,342.16 for past unreimbursed expenses. The petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The court issued a decision awarding the petitioner the lump sum of $74,842.16 on February 5, 2021.