Patricia S. Tiedeman v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder pain and adhesive capsulitis (2021)

Patricia Tiedeman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered from chronic left arm and shoulder pain and adhesive capsulitis as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 2, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, concluding that her medical course is consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $80,000.00, which Petitioner agreed with. The Chief Special Master awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $80,000.00 for pain and suffering, representing all damages available under the Vaccine Act.