Jacie Blenker v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Jacie Blenker, an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 18, 2020. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 29, 2018.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on July 23, 2021, conceding that Ms. Blenker's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that she was entitled to compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, a ruling on entitlement was issued on July 30, 2021. Subsequently, on September 9, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on an award of compensation, which Ms.

Blenker agreed to. The proffer included $120,000.00 for pain and suffering, $4,210.00 for lost wages, and $1,993.68 for unreimbursable medical expenses, totaling $126,203.68.

On October 13, 2021, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Blenker the lump sum payment of $126,203.68, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.