Camille Jefferson v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)

Camille Jefferson filed a petition on June 23, 2020, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 14, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table and that the injury lasted for at least six months. Based on this concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued on December 6, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on February 16, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The proffer indicated that Petitioner should be awarded a lump sum of $113,044.33 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, and an additional $1,255.06 to satisfy a Medicaid lien.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding these amounts, totaling $114,299.39.