Christina Lepre v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder impingement and a mild partial rotator cuff tear with tendinopathy of the supraspinatus (2022)

Christina Lepre filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder impingement, a mild partial rotator cuff tear, and tendinopathy of the supraspinatus, caused by her receipt of a trivalent influenza vaccine on March 5, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table, and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 12, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 31, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $50,650.00. This amount represented $50,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $650.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $50,650.00.