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

Patricia Cooper filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on September 11, 2017. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Cooper is entitled to compensation for SIRVA, finding that her injury was a Table injury and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master ruled on entitlement, finding Ms.

Cooper eligible for compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent proffered an award of $56,199.33, comprised of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,199.33 for past unreimbursed out-of-pocket medical expenses. Ms.

Cooper agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Cooper the lump sum of $56,199.33.