DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1

DENISE K. VOWELL, Chief Special Master.

On September 18, 2014, Carmel McDowell filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.,2 [the "Vaccine Act" or "Program"]. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ["SIRVA"] as a result of an influenza ["flu"] vaccination on October 1, 2013. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

On January 22, 2015, I issued a ruling on entitlement, finding petitioner entitled to compensation for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ["SIRVA"]. On June 11, 2015, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation ["Proffer"] detailing compensation in the amount of $128,500.00. Proffer at 1.

Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award petitioner a lump sum payment of $128,500.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Carmel McDowell. 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

PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1

I. Items of Compensation

Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $128,500.00, which represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees

II. Form of the Award

Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment of $128,500.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. Petitioner agrees.