Sharon Cain v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2021)

Sharon Cain filed a petition on February 23, 2017, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 26, 2015. She further alleged that the residual effects of this injury lasted for more than six months.

The respondent denied that Ms. Cain met her burden to demonstrate a SIRVA table injury, and the case proceeded to a hearing.

However, on December 21, 2021, the parties filed a stipulation agreeing to settle the matter and award Ms. Cain compensation.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision.

The stipulation awarded Ms. Cain a lump sum payment of $60,000.00, representing all elements of compensation to which she was entitled under the Vaccine Act.

Petitioner was represented by Joseph Alexander Vuckovich of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A., and Respondent was represented by Alexis B. Babcock of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The public decision was issued on December 29, 2021.