UNPUBLISHED

DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1

NORA BETH DORSEY, Chief Special Master.

On June 26, 2017, 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 alleges that as a result of receiving the influenza ("flu") vaccine on October 15, 2016, she suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA"). Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

On March 9, 2018, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to compensation for her shoulder injury. On May 24, 2018, respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation ("Proffer") indicating petitioner should be awarded $88,388.40, including $87,500.00 for pain and suffering, plus $888.40 for past unreimbursable medical expenses. 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 $88,388.40 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Ashley Scott. 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.

I. Items of Compensation

For purposes of this proffer, the term "vaccine-related" is as described in Respondent's Rule 4(c) Report, filed on March 8, 2018, conceding entitlement in this case. Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $88,388.40, including $87,500.00 for pain and suffering, plus $888.40 for past unreimbursable medical expenses.1 The total sum of $88,388.40 represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) for her vaccine-related injury. Petitioner agrees.

II. Form of the Award

Respondent recommends that the compensation should be made through a lump sum payment of $88,388.40 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. Petitioner agrees.