Cori Marshall v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder pain and right arm pain consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2016)

Cori Marshall filed a petition on August 15, 2016, alleging that she developed right shoulder pain and right arm pain as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 14, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report and Proffer on Damages on August 15, 2016, conceding that petitioner was entitled to compensation. Respondent stated that petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that her claim satisfied the Althen requirements, including suffering residual effects for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found petitioner entitled to compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 31, 2016, finding entitlement.

On the same date, a decision awarding damages was issued, awarding petitioner a lump sum payment of $105,000.00 based on the parties' proffer.