Lenora Donlin v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Lenora Donlin filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 9, 2019. 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 is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria for a presumed SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that the statutory sequela requirement was satisfied. Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $55,413.18, comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering, $3,519.31 for lost wages, and $1,893.87 for unreimbursable medical expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $55,413.18, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.