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

Carol Beck 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 22, 2020. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for a SIRVA injury and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was met.

Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on June 16, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On October 17, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $50,003.13, comprised of $49,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,003.13 for unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master found that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the proffer and awarded a lump sum payment of $50,003.13.