Michele Wenclawiak v. HHS - Influenza, severe left shoulder pain, tingling, numbness, weakness and decreased range of motion (2022)

Michele Wenclawiak filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 21, 2020, alleging that she suffered severe left shoulder pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, and decreased range of motion caused by an influenza vaccine she received on October 1, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation for a Table SIRVA, noting that her pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the shoulder of injection, and that no other condition explained the pain. The ruling on entitlement was issued on November 2, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 31, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending $82,500.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The decision awarding damages was issued on March 3, 2022, granting Petitioner a lump sum payment of $82,500.00 for pain and suffering.