Colleen Sexton v. HHS - Influenza, tear of the right rotator cuff (2021)

Colleen Sexton filed a petition on December 18, 2019, alleging that she suffered a tear of her right rotator cuff caused by an influenza vaccine she received on October 25, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 7, 2021, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding her condition consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 8, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On October 29, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $63,040.00, comprised of $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and $540.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

A decision awarding damages was issued on December 3, 2021, granting Petitioner a lump sum payment of $63,040.00.