Bilinda Anderson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Bilinda Anderson 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 vaccine administered on September 12, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.
On September 13, 2022, the Chief Special Master issued Findings of Fact determining that Ms. Anderson provided preponderant evidence that the onset of her left shoulder pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination.
Respondent filed an Amended Rule 4(c) Report agreeing that Ms. Anderson had otherwise satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA.
Respondent conceded that Ms. Anderson satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.
On December 23, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms. Anderson entitled to compensation.
On December 28, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Ms. Anderson should be awarded a lump sum payment of $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $6,383.00 to satisfy a State of Maryland Medicaid lien.
Ms. Anderson agreed with the proffered award.
The Chief Special Master awarded Ms. Anderson a total of $71,383.00 in compensation.