UNPUBLISHED

DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1

NORA BETH DORSEY, Chief Special Master.

On October 16, 2015, Diann Alexander ("petitioner") filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.,2 (the "Vaccine Act"). Petitioner alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury, including tendinosis, as a result of an influenza ("flu") vaccine she received on October 24, 2012. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

On March 29, 2016, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. On November 21, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation ("Proffer") indicating petitioner should be awarded $66,000.00. Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, respondent represented that petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Based on the record as a whole, the undersigned finds that petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.

Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, the undersigned awards petitioner a lump sum payment of $66,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Diann Alexander. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under § 300aa-15(a).

The clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3

IT IS SO ORDERED.

PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION

I. Items of Compensation

Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $66,000.00, which represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).1 Petitioner agrees.

II. Form of the Award

Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment of $66,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. Petitioner agrees.