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

Debra Rose filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 11, 2018, caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with SIRVA and met the requirements of a Table injury claim.

The respondent also stated that no other causes for the injury were identified and that the sequelae lasted for more than six months, satisfying the legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted on February 9, 2021.

Subsequently, on September 28, 2021, the parties submitted a proffer for an award of compensation. The respondent proposed, and the petitioner agreed, to a lump sum payment of $162,445.95.

This amount was intended to cover past pain and suffering ($140,000.00), past loss of earnings ($11,072.40), and past unreimbursed expenses ($11,373.55). The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount on October 28, 2021, concluding the case.