Unpublished

DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1

NORA BETH DORSEY, Chief Special Master.

On February 29, 2016, Anibal Pinto ("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 injuries to her left shoulder as a result of an influenza ("flu") vaccination she received on January 13, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit ("SPU") of the Office of Special Masters.

On November 18, 2016, the undersigned issued a ruling on entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA"). On December 28, 2016, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation ("Proffer") indicating petitioner should be awarded $125,000.00. Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, respondent represented that petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. 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 $125,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Anibal Pinto. 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.

RESPONDENT'S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION

I. Items of Compensation

Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $125,000.00, 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

The parties recommend that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment of $125,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. Petitioner agrees.