Lisa Simmons v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Lisa Simmons filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 25, 2019, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on October 21, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On September 25, 2020, the Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury satisfied the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she had met all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on September 25, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 28, 2020, Respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, proposing a lump sum payment of $60,000.00, representing compensation for all elements available under the Vaccine Act, including pain and suffering.

The Petitioner, a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages on October 28, 2020, awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $60,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, diagnostic tests, or treatments. Petitioner was represented by John Robert Howie of Howie Law, PC, and Respondent was represented by Jeremy Fugate of the U.S.

Department of Justice.