Carol Scott v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2020)

Carol Scott filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 21, 2019, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on August 28, 2017. The respondent conceded that compensation was appropriate, finding that Ms.

Scott met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 8, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on August 13, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $129,749.48, which included $127,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,249.48 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses. Ms.

Scott, who is a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award. The court issued a decision awarding damages on September 14, 2020, granting the lump sum payment of $129,749.48.