Bridgett Runkles v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Bridgett Runkles filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 27, 2019. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving hepatitis A/B and influenza vaccines on September 12, 2017.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms. Runkles was entitled to compensation, concluding that she suffered a Table injury of left SIRVA.

The respondent agreed that compensation was appropriate as Ms. Runkles had satisfied all legal prerequisites.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 15, 2020, finding Ms. Runkles entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 8, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms. Runkles should be awarded $75,000.00.

Ms. Runkles agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Runkles a lump sum payment of $75,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.