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

Tammy Robinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza (flu) vaccine on March 6, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Robinson's injury was consistent with SIRVA and met the requirements of a Table injury claim. The respondent did not identify any alternative causes for her injury.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 25, 2020, finding Ms. Robinson entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 10, 2021, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent represented that Ms.

Robinson agreed with the proffered award of $50,144.04, which included $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $144.04 for unreimbursed expenses. This amount was intended to cover all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms. Robinson the lump sum of $50,144.04.