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

Cathy Boyd filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccination received on November 19, 2018. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA, including no recent history of shoulder pain, pain occurring within 48 hours after vaccination, pain limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other identified condition explaining the pain, with residual effects lasting more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 22, 2021, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 28, 2021, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $50,500.00, consisting of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $500.00 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner, a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Cathy Boyd a lump sum payment of $50,500.00.